Erskine
WA 6210 • Greater Perth
About Erskine
Erskine is a suburban locality within the City of Mandurah, located approximately 75 kilometres south of Perth in Western Australia's Peel region. With a population of 5,429 and a median age of 61, Erskine is one of the most retirement-oriented suburbs in the Greater Perth statistical area. Sitting at just 4 metres elevation near the waterways and beaches of the Mandurah estuary, the suburb is highly attractive to those seeking a coastal retirement lifestyle.
The community is predominantly of Anglo-Australian and British heritage, with a notably high proportion of residents born in England — a hallmark of Mandurah's appeal to UK migrants seeking warmer weather and a relaxed pace of life. Households are relatively small at an average of 2 persons, with a high proportion of married couples, consistent with a retiree demographic. The suburb's proximity to Mandurah's foreshore, waterways, cafes, and medical facilities, combined with affordable living costs relative to metropolitan Perth, makes Erskine a popular destination for those looking to retire comfortably near the coast.
Erskine falls under postcode 6210 and is governed by Mandurah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dawesville electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wanjeep Street
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Nyabing Pass
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Baloo Crescent
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Zambesi Drive
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Casuarina Drive
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Casuarina Drive
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Oleander Place
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Catalina Drive
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22-34 Gordon Road
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Carlton Place
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Gillark Street
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115 Waldron Boulevard
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36-66 Gordon Road
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Balmoral Parade
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Education Drive
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35 Gibla Street
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79-97 Coodanup Drive
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18 Hackett Street
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Park Road
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320 Oakmont Ave
Housing 2021 Census
18 state housing + 55 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 852
- 2. New Zealand 175
- 3. Scotland 79
- 4. South Africa 75
- 5. Netherlands 45
- 6. Philippines 41
- 7. Ireland 32
- 8. Germany 31
- 9. Wales 27
- 10. India 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)