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Girrawheen

WA 6064 • Greater Perth

8,897
Population (2021)
$30,264
Median Income
4.09 km²
Area
$293/wk
Median Rent
AffordableMulticulturalDiverseSuburban

About Girrawheen

Girrawheen is an established suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor, approximately 17 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within the City of Wanneroo. With a population of 8,897 and a median weekly household income of ,239, the suburb offers some of the most affordable housing in Greater Perth, with median weekly rents of just 93. The community has a median age of 36 and a mix of families, long-term residents and newer arrivals who have shaped its multicultural identity.

Girrawheen is one of Perth's most culturally diverse suburbs, with significant Vietnamese, Burmese, Filipino and Macedonian communities alongside a notable Aboriginal population. The Girrawheen Shopping Centre on Marangaroo Drive provides everyday conveniences anchored by a Coles supermarket, while local schools, parks and community centres form the backbone of neighbourhood life. The suburb's accessible price point — including a social housing rate of 6.5% — makes it a welcoming entry point into Perth's property market for a broad range of residents.

Girrawheen falls under postcode 6064 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Girrawheen electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6064
Urban Area
Wanneroo - North-East
LGA / Council
Wanneroo
Federal Electorate
Cowan
State Electorate
Girrawheen
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.84°, 115.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.09 km²
Elevation
63m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Girrawheen Shopping Centre Marangaroo Drive Girrawheen 6064 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$293
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,400
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.5%

189 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,759
Census 2021
8,897
▲ 1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,428
Income 2021
$30,264
▲ 19.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,757
Born Overseas 3,636

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 562
  • 2. Myanmar 411
  • 3. England 347
  • 4. Philippines 231
  • 5. New Zealand 194
  • 6. India 175
  • 7. Malaysia 135
  • 8. Thailand 128
  • 9. North Macedonia 78
  • 10. Afghanistan 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,405
Australian 2,004
Vietnamese 623
Scottish 520
Irish 495
Australian Aboriginal 373
Italian 348
Chinese 270
Filipino 249
Macedonian 173

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,377
Both parents born in Australia
4,892
Both parents born overseas
1,073
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.8%
No Religion
34.4%
Islam
6.9%
Buddhism
6.2%
Hinduism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
591 (6.6%)
5-14 years
1,162 (13.1%)
15-19 years
538 (6.0%)
20-24 years
646 (7.3%)
25-34 years
1,361 (15.3%)
35-44 years
1,282 (14.4%)
45-54 years
1,109 (12.5%)
55-64 years
916 (10.3%)
65-74 years
804 (9.0%)
75-84 years
398 (4.5%)
85+ years
98 (1.1%)

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