Booragoon

WA 6154 • Greater Perth

5,684
Population (2021)
$44,044
Median Income
3.06 km²
Area
29m
Elevation

About Booragoon

Booragoon is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Melville (City) area. With a population of 5,684 and a median income of $44,044, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.06 km² at an elevation of 29m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. Booragoon provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Booragoon falls under postcode 6154 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bateman electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6154
Urban Area
Melville - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.04°, 115.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.06 km²
Elevation
29m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Almondbury Road & Risely & Davey Street Booragoon 6154 WA
  • Woolworths
    Garden City Shopping Centre, 125 Riseley Street Booragoon 6154 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,532
Census 2021
5,684
2.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,388
Income 2021
$44,044
17.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,301
Born Overseas 2,245

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 411
  • 2. Malaysia 225
  • 3. China 196
  • 4. Indonesia 125
  • 5. South Africa 108
  • 6. New Zealand 104
  • 7. Singapore 92
  • 8. Scotland 89
  • 9. India 82
  • 10. Hong Kong 56
  • 11. Philippines 55
  • 12. South Korea 54
  • 13. Iran 48
  • 14. Italy 40
  • 15. United States 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,049
Australian 1,540
Chinese 890
Scottish 590
Irish 514
Italian 227
German 174
Indian 120
Dutch 103
South African 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,769
Both parents born in Australia
2,850
Both parents born overseas
894
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.1%
No Religion
41.7%
Buddhism
3.0%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
0.8%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
216 (3.8%)
5-14 years
802 (14.1%)
15-19 years
381 (6.7%)
20-24 years
345 (6.1%)
25-34 years
497 (8.7%)
35-44 years
718 (12.6%)
45-54 years
770 (13.5%)
55-64 years
681 (12.0%)
65-74 years
562 (9.9%)
75-84 years
408 (7.2%)
85+ years
300 (5.3%)

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