Western Australia · Postcode 6170
Wellard postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 35 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Wellard at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Wellard ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Wellard vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wellard | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,115 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,902 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 31 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6170 covers Wellard, an inland suburb of Perth about 35 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South West region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Kwinana.
According to the 2021 Census, Wellard has a population of 14,127 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $2,115, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 352 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Wellard includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,902, with 4,609 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wellard scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Wellard area, including Peter Carnley Anglican Community School, Wellard Primary School, The King's College and others.
Wellard is part of the Kwinana statistical area in Western Australia.
Wellard details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6170 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 14,127 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,115/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $984/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,902 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 16.3 km² |
| Population Density | 865/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,609 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 352 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.2632658 |
| Longitude | 115.8629069 |
| Distance from Perth | 35 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Kwinana |
| Local Government | Kwinana |
| Federal Electorate | Brand |
| State Electorate | Kwinana (South Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,693 (26.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,741 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,480 (38.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,517 (17.8%) |
| 65+ years | 698 (4.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,001 (7.1%) |
| Arthritis | 606 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 491 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 246 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 166 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 105 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 162 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,431 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,102 (46.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 860 (18.9%) |
Schools in Wellard
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Wellard. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Wellard
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.