Furnissdale

WA 6209 • Greater Perth

1,061
Population (2021)
$26,156
Median Income
6.93 km²
Area
7m
Elevation

About Furnissdale

Furnissdale is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Murray (Shire) area. With a population of 1,061 and a median income of $26,156, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.93 km² at an elevation of 7m, 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. Furnissdale provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Furnissdale falls under postcode 6209 and is governed by Murray Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray-Wellington electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6209
Urban Area
Mandurah
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.56°, 115.78°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.93 km²
Elevation
7m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$231
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,509
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
58 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,029
Census 2021
1,061
3.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,504
Income 2021
$26,156
11.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 738
Born Overseas 212

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 108
  • 2. New Zealand 41
  • 3. Germany 9
  • 4. South Africa 6
  • 5. Vietnam 6
  • 6. Indonesia 5
  • 7. Thailand 5
  • 8. Philippines 4
  • 9. Scotland 4
  • 10. Netherlands 3
  • 11. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 535
Australian 379
Scottish 108
Irish 98
German 32
Italian 22
Australian Aboriginal 19
Dutch 15
New Zealander 10
French 9

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

550
Both parents born in Australia
250
Both parents born overseas
136
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.2%
Christianity
41.4%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
31 (2.9%)
5-14 years
75 (7.1%)
15-19 years
45 (4.2%)
20-24 years
49 (4.6%)
25-34 years
92 (8.7%)
35-44 years
75 (7.1%)
45-54 years
110 (10.4%)
55-64 years
175 (16.5%)
65-74 years
236 (22.2%)
75-84 years
130 (12.3%)
85+ years
34 (3.2%)

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