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Morley

WA 6062 • Greater Perth

22,539
Population (2021)
$38,324
Median Income
10.50 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalInner SuburbanMajor RetailDiverse Dining

About Morley

Morley is a major suburban centre in Perth's inner north, home to 22,500 residents just 8 kilometres from the CBD. Galleria Shopping Centre anchors significant retail and dining, while the suburb's central location and bus services provide good accessibility. The streetscape mixes post-war homes with increasing medium-density development.

The suburb has evolved into one of Perth's most diverse communities, with significant Vietnamese, Chinese, and Italian populations creating excellent multicultural dining. The Coventry Village markets add local character. Morley attracts diverse families, young professionals seeking inner suburban access, and those who value multicultural vibrancy and suburban convenience.

Morley falls under postcode 6062 and is governed by Bayswater Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morley electorate.

📰 Featured In

🌍 Most Multicultural Suburbs in Perth

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6062
Urban Area
Bayswater - North
LGA / Council
Bayswater
Federal Electorate
Perth
State Electorate
Morley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.89°, 115.91°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
10.50 km²
Elevation
31m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Collier Road Morley 6062 WA
  • Woolworths
    4 Collier Road Morley 6062 WA
  • ALDI
    Collier Rd 4, Morley WA 6062

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

94 state housing + 35 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
21,530
Census 2021
22,539
▲ 4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,500
Income 2021
$38,324
▲ 17.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,019
Born Overseas 9,609

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 945
  • 2. India 944
  • 3. England 937
  • 4. China 667
  • 5. Italy 558
  • 6. New Zealand 484
  • 7. Malaysia 465
  • 8. Philippines 440
  • 9. South Africa 192
  • 10. Myanmar 173

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,693
Australian 4,789
Italian 2,412
Chinese 2,196
Irish 1,421
Scottish 1,295
Vietnamese 1,158
Indian 1,070
Filipino 544
German 473

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,758
Both parents born in Australia
13,004
Both parents born overseas
2,776
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.6%
No Religion
33.3%
Buddhism
5.2%
Islam
4.6%
Hinduism
3.1%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,328 (5.9%)
5-14 years
2,301 (10.2%)
15-19 years
1,100 (4.9%)
20-24 years
1,432 (6.4%)
25-34 years
3,639 (16.1%)
35-44 years
3,212 (14.3%)
45-54 years
2,736 (12.1%)
55-64 years
2,564 (11.4%)
65-74 years
2,247 (10.0%)
75-84 years
1,462 (6.5%)
85+ years
523 (2.3%)

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