Hamersley

WA 6022 • Greater Perth

5,209
Population (2021)
$46,384
Median Income
3.31 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanEstablishedFamily-FriendlyLeafyMid-Range

About Hamersley

Hamersley is an established residential suburb in Perth's northern corridor, situated within the City of Stirling approximately 12 kilometres north of the Perth CBD. The suburb covers around 3.3 square kilometres and is home to approximately 5,209 residents with a median age of 39. A median household income of around $1,856 per week reflects a comfortable middle-to-upper income demographic consistent with the broader City of Stirling area.

Hamersley offers a quiet, established suburban lifestyle with tree-lined streets, parks, and a predominantly detached housing stock that has attracted families and long-term residents for decades. The suburb is well-served by nearby shopping and services in surrounding centres, and is close to Warwick Grove and Karrinyup shopping precincts. Good access to the Mitchell Freeway and local bus routes makes it a practical choice for those commuting to Perth's CBD or employment hubs to the north.

Hamersley falls under postcode 6022 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kingsley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6022
Urban Area
Stirling - Inner North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.85°, 115.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.31 km²
Elevation
33m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

5 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,982
Census 2021
5,209
4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,948
Income 2021
$46,384
19.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,592
Born Overseas 1,474

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 352
  • 2. New Zealand 165
  • 3. Ireland 76
  • 4. India 67
  • 5. South Africa 61
  • 6. Vietnam 50
  • 7. China 49
  • 8. Italy 40
  • 9. Malaysia 36
  • 10. Scotland 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,085
Australian 1,816
Irish 619
Scottish 476
Italian 374
Chinese 170
German 137
Dutch 107
Macedonian 89
Indian 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,196
Both parents born in Australia
1,973
Both parents born overseas
880
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.4%
No Religion
43.9%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
1.5%
Hinduism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
372 (7.1%)
5-14 years
655 (12.6%)
15-19 years
260 (5.0%)
20-24 years
236 (4.5%)
25-34 years
673 (12.9%)
35-44 years
752 (14.4%)
45-54 years
646 (12.4%)
55-64 years
518 (9.9%)
65-74 years
665 (12.8%)
75-84 years
357 (6.9%)
85+ years
70 (1.3%)

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