Western Australia · Postcode 6055
West Swan postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 17 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
West Swan 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.
Detailed comparison table
West Swan vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Swan | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,488 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 42 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% -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 6055 covers West Swan, an inland suburb of Perth about 17 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, West Swan has a population of 786 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,488, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 133 (16.9% of residents).
Housing in West Swan includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 212 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Swan scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
West Swan is served by Caversham Primary School.
West Swan is part of the Belmont - Victoria Park statistical area in Western Australia.
West Swan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6055 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 786 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,488/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $707/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Population Density | 113/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 212 |
| Australian Citizens | 63.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 133 (16.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.8460686 |
| Longitude | 115.9889019 |
| Distance from Perth | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Belmont - Victoria Park |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
| State Electorate | West Swan (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 76 (9.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 71 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 265 (33.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 226 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 153 (19.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 53 (6.7%) |
| Asthma | 44 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 29 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 46 (22.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 72 (34.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 86 (41.1%) |
Schools in West Swan
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in West Swan. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.