Mount Hawthorn

WA 6016 • Greater Perth

8,183
Population (2021)
$65,624
Median Income
2.44 km²
Area
38m
Elevation

About Mount Hawthorn

Mount Hawthorn is a well-established, sought-after suburb in Western Australia, located within the Vincent (City) area. With a population of 8,183 and a median income of $65,624, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 2.44 km² at an elevation of 38m, 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. Mount Hawthorn provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Mount Hawthorn falls under postcode 6016 and is governed by Vincent Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Perth electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6016
Urban Area
Perth - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.92°, 115.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
2.44 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,518
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,547
Census 2021
8,183
8.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,432
Income 2021
$65,624
18.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,893
Born Overseas 2,062

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 477
  • 2. Italy 153
  • 3. New Zealand 122
  • 4. Ireland 94
  • 5. South Africa 92
  • 6. Scotland 84
  • 7. Malaysia 73
  • 8. India 53
  • 9. United States 53
  • 10. Vietnam 52
  • 11. China 44
  • 12. Greece 41
  • 13. Canada 39
  • 14. Singapore 36
  • 15. Germany 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,034
Australian 2,713
Irish 1,039
Italian 935
Scottish 805
Chinese 329
German 277
Greek 274
Dutch 152
Indian 152

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,392
Both parents born in Australia
2,981
Both parents born overseas
1,568
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.3%
Christianity
40.8%
Buddhism
2.0%
Hinduism
0.9%
Judaism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
597 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,273 (15.6%)
15-19 years
461 (5.6%)
20-24 years
382 (4.7%)
25-34 years
1,007 (12.3%)
35-44 years
1,384 (16.9%)
45-54 years
1,313 (16.0%)
55-64 years
940 (11.5%)
65-74 years
496 (6.1%)
75-84 years
233 (2.8%)
85+ years
102 (1.2%)

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