💰 Top 50 Suburbs in Western Australia by Median Household Income
Household income tells you a lot about a suburb — who can afford to live there, the kind of dwellings that get built, the cost of local services, and the schools that develop around them. This ranking lists the top 50 suburbs in Western Australia by median weekly household income, drawn directly from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (Table G02 — Selected Medians and Averages).
Dalkeith tops the list with a median household income of $4,672 per week — roughly $242,944 per year — well clear of the median across the rest of the list ($2,779/week at the midpoint of the top 50). High-income suburbs cluster around inner harbour and bay-side areas, leafy school belts, and mining or resource towns where wages are inflated by industry.
Only suburbs with a Census 2021 population of at least 200 residents are included to avoid distortion from very small SALs (Suburbs and Localities). Median household income reflects gross weekly income before tax for all members of a private household — different from ATO taxable income and from median personal income, both of which can rank suburbs differently.
Dalkeith WA 6009
Dalkeith is one of Perth's most prestigious and affluent suburbs, located just 6 km south-west of the CBD within the City of Nedlands. With a population of 4,398 (2021 census), it is known for its grand riverside homes, tree-lined streets, and exclusive character. The suburb is bounded by the Swan River on three sides, creating a peninsula-like setting with stunning waterfront views. Median house prices exceed .9 million, making it one of the most expensive suburbs in Western Australia.
Peppermint Grove WA 6011
Peppermint Grove is one of Australia's most exclusive suburbs, located along the Swan River approximately 10 kilometres west of the Perth CBD. With just 1,600 residents and a median age of 42, it is the smallest local government area in Western Australia, governed by its own shire council. The suburb is renowned for its stately heritage homes, tree-lined streets, and exceptionally high median household incomes — among the highest in the nation.
Nickol WA 6714
Nickol is a residential suburb within the City of Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region, situated approximately 1,500 kilometres north of Perth. With a population of 4,938 and a median age of 31, it is a young, active community shaped largely by the region's significant resources and energy industries. Median household income exceeds $3,700 per week — among the highest in the nation — driven by the skilled and trades workforce employed in the nearby oil, gas, and mining sectors.
City Beach WA 6015
City Beach is an affluent beachside suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 10 kilometres west of the CBD within the Town of Cambridge. With a population of 6,805, the suburb is known for its high property values — the fifth highest median house price in Perth. The median age of 47 and weekly household income of $3,700 reflect a well-established, professional demographic.
Dampier WA 6713
Dampier is a remote coastal port town in Western Australia's Pilbara region, situated approximately 1,535 kilometres north of Perth within the City of Karratha. With a population of 1,282, the suburb serves as a key industrial hub centred on the nearby port — one of Australia's busiest bulk export terminals for iron ore and salt. The median age is 35, reflecting a workforce-age community with above-average household incomes driven by the resources sector.
Floreat WA 6014
Floreat is an affluent, leafy residential suburb located 8 kilometres west-northwest of the Perth CBD in the Town of Cambridge. With a population of 8,621 at the 2021 census and a median age of 42, it covers 4.6 square kilometres at 11 metres elevation. The suburb is one of Perth's most prestigious addresses, known for its wide tree-lined streets, large blocks, and proximity to both Bold Park bushland and the coast at City Beach.
Burns Beach WA 6028
Burns Beach is a coastal suburb in the City of Joondalup, situated on the Indian Ocean approximately 32 kilometres north of Perth CBD. The suburb's population has grown strongly from 3,377 in 2016 to 4,071, attracted by its beachfront setting and modern residential developments. Burns Beach is one of Perth's more affluent northern coastal suburbs, with a median household income of $3,439 per week and median mortgage repayments of $2,890 per month reflecting premium property values. The community is distinctly international — over half the population was born overseas, with England, South Africa, Scotland, and Ireland among the most common birthplaces.
Port Hedland WA 6721
Port Hedland is a remote coastal port town in Western Australia's Pilbara region, approximately 1,640 kilometres north of Perth within the Town of Port Hedland local government area. The town's population of 4,081 skews heavily towards working-age adults — particularly those aged 25 to 44 — reflecting its role as one of Australia's most significant iron ore export hubs, home to operations by BHP and Fortescue Metals Group. Median personal income of $1,859 per week is among the highest in Australia, driven by the resources sector and a substantial FIFO (fly-in fly-out) workforce. The town has a multicultural character, with residents drawn from across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Philippines.
Swanbourne WA 6010
Swanbourne is an affluent beachside suburb in Perth's inner western corridor, located within the Town of Claremont approximately 10 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Home to around 4,600 residents with a median age of 38, the suburb commands one of the highest household incomes in Western Australia, with a median of approximately ,400 per week reflecting its prestige status. It is characterised by generous family homes, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the Indian Ocean coastline across just over five square kilometres.
Baynton WA 6714
Baynton is a residential suburb within the City of Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region, located approximately 1,500 kilometres north of Perth. As one of Karratha's established residential neighbourhoods, it is home to 4,496 residents with a notably young median age of 31, reflecting the suburb's family-oriented demographic driven by the region's resources industry. With a median household income of around $3,390 per week — well above state and national averages — Baynton reflects the economic strength of the Pilbara's mining and resources sector.
Wickham WA 6720
Wickham is a planned residential town in Western Australia's Pilbara region, located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Karratha within the City of Karratha local government area. With a population of around 2,022, it was purpose-built to house workers associated with the nearby Cape Lambert port and Robe River iron ore operations, which are now managed by Rio Tinto. The suburb has a high median household income reflecting the resources sector wages that underpin the local economy, with a notably young workforce — the median age is just 31.
Cottesloe WA 6011
Cottesloe is Perth's most iconic beachside suburb, an affluent coastal enclave of 7,750 residents located 11 kilometres west of the CBD. Perched on the Indian Ocean with sweeping sunset views, it has been a beloved bathing destination since the 1880s and was famously home to wartime Prime Minister John Curtin. The suburb combines historic character homes with contemporary apartments, all set among leafy streets lined with Norfolk pines and Moreton Bay figs.
Coolbinia WA 6050
Coolbinia is a compact, affluent inner-north suburb of Perth, situated approximately 5 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within the City of Stirling. Covering just 0.86 square kilometres, it had a population of 1,751 at the 2021 Census — up slightly from 1,660 in 2016 — making it one of Perth's denser established residential pockets. The suburb has an exceptionally high median household income of $3,229 per week, reflecting its prestigious inner-city location and the professional and business-oriented nature of its residents. The median age of 40 and strong proportion of married couples with children point to an established family demographic, with no social housing in the suburb.
Paraburdoo WA 6754
Paraburdoo is a remote mining town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, located within the Shire of Ashburton approximately 426 kilometres from Karratha and around 1,400 kilometres north of Perth. Developed in the early 1970s to support Hamersley Iron's — now Rio Tinto's — iron ore mining operations, the town exists primarily to service the nearby Paraburdoo mine. With a population of 1,324 and a median age of 35, it is a relatively young community, with a high proportion of working-age residents reflected in a median household income of $3,215 per week, one of the highest in the state.
Millars Well WA 6714
Millars Well is a residential suburb of Karratha in the City of Karratha, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 1,530 kilometres north of Perth. As one of Karratha's established residential suburbs, it has a population of 2,104 people within a compact area of 3.4 square kilometres. The suburb's demographics reflect Karratha's resource-driven economy, with a median household income of approximately $3,188 per week — one of the highest in regional Australia — and a young median age of 31 driven by workers in the mining, oil, and gas industries.
Iluka WA 6028
Iluka is an affluent coastal suburb located 32 kilometres north of the Perth CBD in the City of Joondalup, Western Australia. With a population of approximately 5,670 residents, Iluka is characterised by established families and professionals, with the predominant age group being 50-59 years. The suburb covers 2.7 square kilometres and features beautifully maintained homes, with over 90% owner-occupied, reflecting its desirability as a long-term family neighbourhood.
Tom Price WA 6751
Tom Price is a planned mining town situated in the heart of the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 1,500 kilometres north of Perth within the Shire of Ashburton. With a population of around 2,910 and a youthful median age of 32, the town exists primarily to service the Hamersley Range iron ore operations and is surrounded by spectacular red-rock country, including Karijini National Park. The median household income of $3,125 per week is exceptionally high — a hallmark of resource industry towns — and the town sits at an elevation of 733 metres above sea level, giving it a more temperate climate than the broader Pilbara.
Somerville WA 6430
Somerville is an urban suburb of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, located approximately 595 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of the Western Australian Goldfields, within the Kalgoorlie/Boulder (City) LGA. Perched at an elevation of around 363 metres on the semi-arid goldfields plateau, the suburb has a population of 4,165 and a notably young median age of 33. Median household incomes are well above the national average, reflecting the high wages typical of the region's dominant mining and resources sector.
Newman WA 6753
Newman is a remote mining town in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, located approximately 1,186 kilometres north of Perth via the Great Northern Highway and just 9 kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn. With a population of around 6,456, it serves as the administrative centre of the Shire of East Pilbara and is dominated by the Mt Whaleback iron ore mine — one of the largest open-cut iron ore operations in the world, operated by BHP. The town was purpose-built in the early 1970s to support mining operations and sits at an elevation of 462 metres on the edge of the Ophthalmia Range. It is home to a diverse, transient workforce including fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers as well as long-term resident families.
Brigadoon WA 6069
Brigadoon is a prestigious semi-rural suburb located in Perth's north-eastern corridor, approximately 35 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Swan. With a population of 1,025 residents across nearly 20 square kilometres, the area is characterised by spacious acreage lots, equestrian properties, and a lush, riverine landscape along the Upper Swan and Avon River valleys. The suburb commands among the highest household incomes in Perth's outer metropolitan area — a median of $2,901 per week — reflecting its strong appeal to affluent professionals and families seeking prestige lifestyle living.
Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
Mount Hawthorn is a popular inner suburb of Perth, located just 5 km north of the CBD within the City of Vincent. The suburb had a population of 8,183 at the 2021 census, growing 8.4% since 2016. Established in 1903, it is named after Hawthorn in Melbourne by early developer James Hicks. The area features a mix of character homes and modern infill on leafy, quiet streets.
Lamington WA 6430
Lamington is a residential suburb of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, situated approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area. One of Kalgoorlie's oldest suburbs, it had a population of 2,036 at the 2021 Census and sits at an elevation of 393 metres on the Goldfields plateau. The high median household income of $2,886 per week and a young median age of 33 reflect the suburb's mining workforce, with many residents employed in the local gold mining industry.
Mount Claremont WA 6010
Mount Claremont is a prestigious residential suburb in Perth's desirable western corridor, falling within the Town of Cambridge approximately 9 kilometres west of the Perth CBD. Home to around 4,999 residents with a median age of 45, it attracts established professionals and families drawn by its quality housing and leafy streetscapes. The median household income of $2,835 per week is well above the state and national averages, with median monthly mortgage repayments exceeding $3,000 reflecting the suburb's premium property values.
Nedlands WA 6009
Nedlands is one of Perth's most prestigious suburbs, 6 kilometres west of the CBD along the Swan River. The suburb houses the University of Western Australia and features beautiful river frontage, heritage homes, and tree-lined streets. Established wealth is evident throughout.
Bulgarra WA 6714
Bulgarra is a residential suburb of Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region, located approximately 1,535 kilometres north of Perth. With a population of around 3,000, it is one of the established residential areas serving the resource-rich Pilbara. The suburb has a young median age of 33, reflecting the mining workforce demographic, and boasts some of the highest median incomes in the country at over 8,000 due to the dominance of the resources sector.
Trigg WA 6029
Trigg is a coastal suburb of Perth located approximately 14 kilometres north-west of the CBD within the City of Stirling. With a population of 2,855 and a median age of 43, it is a well-established residential area characterised by low-density housing ranging from classic brick homes to contemporary builds. The suburb's median household income of $2,779 per week is significantly above the Perth average, reflecting its desirability as a beachside locale.
Hannans WA 6430
Hannans is a residential suburb within the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia's Goldfields region, situated at an elevation of 405 metres and approximately 4 kilometres northeast of the Kalgoorlie CBD. Named after Paddy Hannan, the Irish prospector who discovered gold in the area in 1893, the suburb carries deep historical significance in Australia's gold rush story. With a 2021 Census population of 2,410 and a median household income of $2,756 per week — significantly above the national average — Hannans reflects the prosperity of Kalgoorlie's ongoing gold mining industry.
Bedfordale WA 6112
Bedfordale is a semi-rural locality nestled in the Darling Range escarpment, approximately 35 kilometres south-east of the Perth CBD within the City of Armadale. Situated at around 330 metres elevation, it is one of the higher-altitude residential areas in metropolitan Perth, offering sweeping views across the Swan Coastal Plain. With a population of 3,038 and a median household income of $2,722 per week — well above the WA average — it attracts established families and semi-rural lifestyle seekers drawn to its acreage blocks and bushland setting.
Jindalee WA 6036
Jindalee is a coastal outer-northern suburb of Perth, located approximately 50 kilometres north of Perth CBD within the City of Wanneroo. Part of the Yanchep–Two Rocks growth corridor, the suburb has more than doubled in population since 2016 — rising from 2,519 to 4,044 — as new residential estates have been developed along the Indian Ocean shoreline. The community skews toward families and established working households, with a median age of 36 and a median household income of ,685 per week, reflecting the area's appeal to aspirational homeowners drawn by affordable beachside living.
Djugun WA 6725
Djugun is a northern suburb of Broome in Western Australia remote Kimberley region, within the Shire of Broome. Named after the Djugun (Jukun) Aboriginal people whose traditional lands encompass the area, it has a population of approximately 2,800. The suburb has experienced steady growth and contains a mix of residential housing, from older established homes to newer developments serving Broome growing population.
Gwelup WA 6018
Gwelup is an established residential suburb located 12 kilometres north of Perth CBD in the City of Stirling. With a population of around 5,400 residents, the suburb has transformed from a small farming community in the early 1900s into a diverse, multicultural residential area. The suburb features a mix of post-war homes and modern infill developments.
Cardup WA 6122
Cardup is a semi-rural outer suburb of Perth in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, situated approximately 48 kilometres south-east of the Perth CBD near the town of Mundijong and the rapidly growing corridor of Byford. Established in 1927, the locality covers 11 square kilometres of rural-residential and agricultural land and recorded a population of 1,163 at the 2021 census. Cardup sits within one of Perth's fastest-growing outer corridors, bordered by the established suburb of Byford to the east and Oakford to the north, where major residential development has transformed the former rural fringe into a booming growth area. The historic Baker Hall is a well-known community landmark in the locality.
Wembley Downs WA 6015
Wembley Downs is an established and leafy residential suburb within the Town of Cambridge, situated approximately 8 kilometres north-west of the Perth CBD. With a population of 6,743 and a median age of 41, the suburb is home to mature families and long-term residents who value its quiet streets and quality housing stock. The median household income of $2,626 per week places the community well above the national average, reflecting its sought-after location and predominantly owner-occupied character.
Lower Chittering WA 6084
Lower Chittering is a rural locality in the Shire of Chittering, located approximately 61 km north-northeast of Perth in Western Australia. With a population of around 2,408 (2021 Census), it spans a large area of 118.7 km² within the scenic Chittering Valley. The area is known for its rolling green hills, abundant wildflowers, and a mix of rural and rural-residential properties.
South Hedland WA 6722
South Hedland is a Pilbara town 1,600 kilometres north of Perth, built to house workers in the iron ore industry. With around 15,000 residents, it serves as the residential centre for the Port Hedland region. The town has matured from mining camp origins into a genuine community.
The Vines WA 6069
The Vines is a master-planned residential suburb in Perth's Swan Valley corridor, approximately 30 kilometres north-east of the Perth CBD within the City of Swan. Home to around 5,848 residents, the suburb is centred around The Vines Resort & Country Club, a premium golf and leisure precinct that defines much of its character. With a median household income of $2,569 per week and an average household size of 3.1 persons, the area attracts established families and professionals seeking a prestige lifestyle in a semi-rural setting.
North Coogee WA 6163
North Coogee is a rapidly growing coastal suburb in Perth's southern suburbs, located approximately 20 kilometres south of the Perth CBD within the City of Cockburn council area. With a population of 3,741 — up significantly from 2,388 in 2016 — the suburb has seen strong residential development driven by its beachside lifestyle appeal and modern housing estates. Median household income of $2,566 per week is comfortably above the national average, reflecting the suburb's appeal to professionals and established families drawn to its coastal setting.
Mindarie WA 6030
Mindarie is an outer coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, located 36 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Wanneroo. Covering 4.6 square kilometres with a population of 7,867 at the 2021 census, it was formally established in 1988 with the construction of the Mindarie Marina, one of the largest man-made marina resorts in the state. The suburb sits on the Indian Ocean coastline between Quinns Rocks to the north and Tamala Park to the south.
Salter Point WA 6152
Salter Point is an established residential suburb situated on the banks of the Canning River, approximately 8 kilometres south-east of the Perth CBD within the City of South Perth. With a population of 2,913 and a median age of 47, the suburb is home to a mature, affluent community — the median household income of $2,529 per week is well above the Perth average, reflecting the suburb's prestige riverside setting. Housing is predominantly detached homes, many on elevated blocks with river or parkland outlooks, alongside a smaller number of townhouses.
Attadale WA 6156
Attadale is an affluent riverside suburb approximately 9 kilometres south of Perth CBD, situated along the southern bank of the Swan River. With a population of around 6,600 residents, the suburb offers a peaceful, established character with tree-lined streets and quality housing stock. Part of the City of Melville, Attadale borders Bicton, Melville, Myaree and Alfred Cove, placing it in one of Perth's most desirable river precincts.
Banjup WA 6164
Banjup is a predominantly rural residential suburb in Perth's southern corridor, located approximately 25 kilometres south of the Perth CBD within the City of Cockburn. Spanning 22.5 square kilometres, the suburb is characterised by large acreage lots — typically around 2 hectares — and a lifestyle-oriented population of 1,377 who value open space and a semi-rural atmosphere within reach of the city. With a median age of 42, a household income of $2,507 per week, and an average household size of 3, Banjup appeals strongly to established families and semi-rural lifestyle seekers who have traded suburban density for space.
Kensington WA 6151
Kensington is an inner suburb 4 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD, one of the city's most sought-after gentrified areas. The Craigieburn line provides excellent city access, while the streetscape blends heritage workers' cottages with industrial warehouse conversions. The suburb borders the Flemington Racecourse and Maribyrnong River.
Secret Harbour WA 6173
Secret Harbour is a coastal suburb 65 kilometres south of Perth in the City of Rockingham, named for the secluded beach that drew early visitors. The suburb has developed into a popular residential area with excellent beach access and a private golf course.
Aubin Grove WA 6164
Aubin Grove is a modern residential suburb in Perth's southern growth corridor, located approximately 25 kilometres south of the Perth CBD within the City of Cockburn. With a population of 6,786 and a young median age of 33, the suburb is predominantly home to young families, with nearly a third of residents aged under 15. The median household income of around $2,490 per week sits well above the national average, reflecting a community of professionals and dual-income households.
Ocean Reef WA 6027
Ocean Reef is an established coastal suburb located approximately 30 kilometres north of Perth CBD in the City of Joondalup, Western Australia. Home to around 7,500 residents, the suburb is characterised by its prime beachfront location along the Indian Ocean and the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour. The population is predominantly families and older couples, with a strong Australian-born demographic and a comfortable, middle-class character.
Darling Downs WA 6122
Darling Downs is a semi-rural locality in Perth's south-eastern corridor, situated within the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire approximately 45 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Covering nearly 10 square kilometres at a low elevation, the area forms part of the Greater Perth statistical region and retains a spacious, rural character that attracts families and lifestyle-seekers. With a population of 1,591 and a median age of 39, residents enjoy generous household incomes — the median household income sits around $2,480 per week — reflecting the appeal of acreage living within reach of metropolitan Perth.
Piara Waters WA 6112
Piara Waters is one of Perth's fastest-growing suburbs, a modern community of over 15,000 residents that's transformed from paddocks to family estates in years. Located 25 kilometres southeast of the CBD in the City of Armadale, it offers brand new infrastructure and contemporary homes. The future Byford rail extension will improve connectivity.
Sorrento WA 6020
Sorrento is a coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 19 kilometres northwest of the CBD in the City of Joondalup. With a population of around 7,800, it sits along the Indian Ocean coastline and is named after the Italian seaside town of Sorrento near Naples. The suburb was established in 1971 and features a mix of residential housing ranging from original 1970s homes to modern renovations. Sorrento has a relaxed beachside character with a predominantly family-oriented demographic.
Hillarys WA 6025
Hillarys is a prestigious northern beach suburb 22 kilometres from Perth's CBD in the City of Joondalup. Hillarys Boat Harbour is the suburb's centrepiece—a major marina with restaurants, AQWA aquarium, and boat facilities. The beaches are among Perth's finest.
Millbridge WA 6232
Millbridge is a contemporary residential suburb in the Dardanup Shire in Western Australia's South West region, situated approximately 170 kilometres south of Perth CBD and around 10 kilometres south-east of Bunbury's city centre. With a population of 2,736, a notably young median age of 33, and an average household size of 3.0 persons, Millbridge is a fast-growing estate-style community dominated by young families and first-home buyers. A median household income of ,458 per week — significantly above state averages — reflects the suburb's attraction for dual-income working households employed in Bunbury's services, health, and resource sectors.
📊 Methodology
Rankings use median weekly household income from the ABS Census 2021 (Table G02 — Selected Medians and Averages). Only suburbs (SAL geographies) in Western Australia with a Census 2021 population of at least 200 residents are included to avoid noise from very small areas. Ties are broken by total population (larger first). Annual figures are simple weekly × 52 — actual reported annual income from the ATO will differ.