Yokine Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Yokine Compares
Yokine vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Yokine | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,717 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $325 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈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.
Yokine is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6060. It sits about 6 km from the Perth CBD, within the Stirling local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 4.9 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Yokine has a population of 12,706 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,717, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 132 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Yokine includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 5,519 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yokine scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Yokine is served by Yokine Primary School.
Yokine is part of the Stirling statistical area in Western Australia.
Yokine Details
| Postcode | 6060 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 12,706 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,717/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $938/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2619/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,519 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 132 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.9014963 |
| Longitude | 115.8494185 |
| Distance from Perth | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Stirling |
| Local Government | Stirling |
| Federal Electorate | Stirling |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,843 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,273 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,510 (35.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,865 (22.5%) |
| 65+ years | 2,215 (17.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 957 (7.5%) |
| Asthma | 879 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 574 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 483 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 326 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 193 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 181 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 381 (7.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,500 (45.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,913 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 670 (12.3%) |
Schools in Yokine
Suburbs Near Yokine
Same Postcode (6060)
More Yokine Data
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.