Osborne Park

WA 6017 • Greater Perth

4,463
Population (2021)
$47,840
Median Income
4.99 km²
Area
$290/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalDiverseSuburbanMid-RangeCBD-Adjacent

About Osborne Park

Osborne Park is a mixed urban suburb in Perth's inner north, located approximately 6 kilometres from the Perth CBD within the City of Stirling. With a population of 4,463 spread across nearly 5 square kilometres, the suburb blends residential living with significant commercial and light industrial activity along its main arterial roads. The median age is 34 and median household income sits at $1,478 per week, with a notably cosmopolitan population — more than half of residents were born overseas.

The suburb is one of Perth's most diverse communities, with strong Indian, Italian, and broader Asian populations represented. Osborne Park is well known as a major retail and automotive corridor, with large-format stores and car dealerships concentrated along Scarborough Beach Road and the surrounding streets. Public transport connections, proximity to Perth's northern beaches, and access to the Mitchell Freeway make it a practical choice for young professionals and families seeking affordable inner-city living.

Osborne Park falls under postcode 6017 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Churchlands electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6017
Urban Area
Stirling - Inner South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.90°, 115.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.99 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,546
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.9%

84 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,120
Census 2021
4,463
8.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,936
Income 2021
$47,840
19.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,935
Born Overseas 2,226

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 282
  • 2. England 170
  • 3. Italy 106
  • 4. New Zealand 88
  • 5. Ireland 72
  • 6. China 67
  • 7. Malaysia 66
  • 8. Philippines 66
  • 9. Vietnam 50
  • 10. Nepal 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,080
Australian 807
Italian 384
Irish 373
Indian 260
Scottish 224
Chinese 219
German 85
Filipino 84
Croatian 72

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,008
Both parents born in Australia
2,673
Both parents born overseas
465
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
33.9%
No Religion
32.0%
Buddhism
13.1%
Hinduism
7.3%
Islam
3.2%
Sikhism
1.7%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
239 (5.4%)
5-14 years
261 (5.8%)
15-19 years
97 (2.2%)
20-24 years
323 (7.2%)
25-34 years
1,350 (30.2%)
35-44 years
843 (18.9%)
45-54 years
426 (9.5%)
55-64 years
371 (8.3%)
65-74 years
309 (6.9%)
75-84 years
177 (4.0%)
85+ years
67 (1.5%)

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