Falcon

WA 6210 • Greater Perth

5,531
Population (2021)
$33,020
Median Income
6.45 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
CoastalFamily-FriendlyRetirement-FriendlyBeachsideEstuary

About Falcon

Falcon is a coastal suburb in the City of Mandurah, Western Australia, located approximately 65 km south of Perth. With a population of 5,531 at the 2021 census, it sits on a unique peninsula with frontage to both the Indian Ocean and the Peel-Harvey Estuary. Originally known as Miami, the suburb was renamed in 1967 after Falcon Bay, itself named after a yacht whose crew won silver at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Falcon offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with beautiful beaches, calm estuary waters, and excellent fishing spots. The Miami Plaza Shopping Centre provides everyday conveniences, while the nearby Mandurah city centre offers broader retail and dining options. The suburb is popular with retirees, families, and holiday-makers who appreciate its laid-back coastal character and proximity to the Dawesville Channel.

Falcon falls under postcode 6210 and is governed by Mandurah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dawesville electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6210
Urban Area
Mandurah
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.58°, 115.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.45 km²
Elevation
4m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mandurah
6 km
Mandurah Line (Transperth)

Bus Services

  • 592 — Mandurah Station via Galatea Rd 20 min
  • 593 — Mandurah Station via Old Coast Rd 15 min
  • 594 — Mandurah Station via Old Coast Rd 15 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
65-70 min (bus to Mandurah Station + Mandurah Line)
By Car (Peak)
55-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-50 min

🛣️ Mandurah Line provides express train service to Perth via Kwinana Freeway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban layout with local shops at Miami Plaza but most services require driving to Mandurah centre or Halls Head.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    3 Olive Road Falcon 6210 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
50 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

12 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,164
Census 2021
5,531
7.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,236
Income 2021
$33,020
16.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,016
Born Overseas 1,232

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 563
  • 2. New Zealand 211
  • 3. South Africa 56
  • 4. Scotland 52
  • 5. Wales 32
  • 6. Philippines 29
  • 7. Netherlands 22
  • 8. Germany 21
  • 9. India 19
  • 10. United States 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,785
Australian 2,112
Scottish 608
Irish 556
Italian 204
German 192
Dutch 126
Australian Aboriginal 115
Welsh 85
Maori 82

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,821
Both parents born in Australia
1,505
Both parents born overseas
898
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.1%
Christianity
42.8%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
237 (4.3%)
5-14 years
545 (9.9%)
15-19 years
275 (5.0%)
20-24 years
262 (4.7%)
25-34 years
513 (9.3%)
35-44 years
522 (9.4%)
45-54 years
710 (12.8%)
55-64 years
910 (16.5%)
65-74 years
945 (17.1%)
75-84 years
487 (8.8%)
85+ years
133 (2.4%)

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