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Western Australia · Postcode 6005
West Perth postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
West Perth 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 West Perth ranks: rents are among the top 10% in WA; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
West Perth vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Perth | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,918 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,772 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 35 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈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.
West Perth is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6005. It sits about 1 km from the Perth CBD, within the Perth local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.2 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, West Perth has a population of 6,102 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,918, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 53 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in West Perth includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,772, with 2,949 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Rental properties account for 65.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Perth scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
West Perth is part of the Perth City statistical area in Western Australia.
West Perth details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6005 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6,102 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,918/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,251/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,772 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2794/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,949 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 53 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -31.9453285 |
| Longitude | 115.8474335 |
| Distance from Perth | 1 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Perth City |
| Local Government | Perth |
| Federal Electorate | Perth |
| State Electorate | Perth (North Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 478 (7.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 575 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,098 (50.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,161 (19.0%) |
| 65+ years | 786 (12.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 411 (6.7%) |
| Arthritis | 289 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 183 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 170 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 145 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 74 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 477 (16.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,715 (59.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 610 (21.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 105 (3.6%) |
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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.