Winthrop

WA 6150 • Greater Perth

6,020
Population (2021)
$39,624
Median Income
3.48 km²
Area
27m
Elevation

About Winthrop

Winthrop is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Melville (City) area. With a population of 6,020 and a median income of $39,624, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 3.48 km² at an elevation of 27m, 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. Winthrop provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

Winthrop falls under postcode 6150 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bateman electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6150
Urban Area
Melville - South
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.05°, 115.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.48 km²
Elevation
27m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$545
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,317
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,907
Census 2021
6,020
1.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$39,624
12.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,062
Born Overseas 2,820

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Malaysia 475
  • 2. Indonesia 426
  • 3. England 287
  • 4. Singapore 217
  • 5. India 200
  • 6. China 191
  • 7. South Africa 104
  • 8. Hong Kong 77
  • 9. New Zealand 76
  • 10. Italy 59
  • 11. Sri Lanka 57
  • 12. South Korea 44
  • 13. Scotland 44
  • 14. Zimbabwe 36
  • 15. Taiwan 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,747
English 1,550
Australian 1,270
Scottish 412
Irish 392
Italian 372
Indian 286
German 138
South African 91
Dutch 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,577
Both parents born in Australia
3,629
Both parents born overseas
672
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.0%
No Religion
32.2%
Buddhism
5.5%
Hinduism
2.8%
Islam
1.0%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
235 (3.9%)
5-14 years
753 (12.5%)
15-19 years
430 (7.1%)
20-24 years
369 (6.1%)
25-34 years
540 (9.0%)
35-44 years
666 (11.1%)
45-54 years
808 (13.4%)
55-64 years
877 (14.6%)
65-74 years
875 (14.5%)
75-84 years
360 (6.0%)
85+ years
103 (1.7%)

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