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Scarborough

WA 6019 • Greater Perth

17,605
Population (2021)
$64,012
Median Income
4.99 km²
Area
$405/wk
Median Rent
Beach LifestyleForeshore PrecinctHigh-RiseUrban Beach

About Scarborough

Scarborough is Perth's most iconic beach suburb, a coastal community of 17,600 residents 14 kilometres north of the CBD. The recently renewed foreshore features stunning public space, while the suburb blends high-rise development with traditional beach houses. Buses provide transport, with Stirling station providing rail access to the broader network.

Life here is all about the beach—swimming, surfing, sunset drinks, and an increasingly sophisticated dining scene along the esplanade. The foreshore renewal has transformed Scarborough into a genuine coastal destination. The suburb attracts young professionals seeking beach lifestyle, investors in the growing high-rise market, and those drawn to Perth's best urban beach precinct.

Scarborough falls under postcode 6019 and is governed by Stirling Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Scarborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6019
Urban Area
Stirling - Coast
LGA / Council
Stirling
Federal Electorate
Curtin
State Electorate
Scarborough
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.90°, 115.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.99 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Scarborough Shopping CentreCnr Scarborough Beach Road & West Coast Highway Scarborough 6019 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$405
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

114 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,467
Census 2021
17,605
▲ 13.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,172
Income 2021
$64,012
▲ 16.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,973
Born Overseas 5,575

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,359
  • 2. New Zealand 590
  • 3. South Africa 404
  • 4. Brazil 396
  • 5. Ireland 293
  • 6. Scotland 179
  • 7. Italy 150
  • 8. Germany 143
  • 9. United States 134
  • 10. China 109

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,191
Australian 5,256
Irish 2,316
Scottish 1,797
Italian 1,157
German 742
Dutch 414
Chinese 371
South African 272
New Zealander 266

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,709
Both parents born in Australia
6,861
Both parents born overseas
2,917
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.9%
Christianity
36.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,014 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,531 (8.7%)
15-19 years
689 (3.9%)
20-24 years
902 (5.1%)
25-34 years
4,201 (23.9%)
35-44 years
3,109 (17.7%)
45-54 years
2,181 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,743 (9.9%)
65-74 years
1,255 (7.1%)
75-84 years
708 (4.0%)
85+ years
270 (1.5%)

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