Carlisle, WA: suburb profile

The population of Carlisle WA is 6,733 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carlisle is $963 per week ($50,076 per year). Median rent in Carlisle is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Carlisle has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Carlisle has a population density of 2,648 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carlisle is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlisle is $1,900.

Population
6,733
Census 2021
Median income
$963/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Carlisle vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Carlisle is $963 a week, 19% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 164th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $20 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 36, 5 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCarlisleTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$963/wk$806/wk +19%$766/wk
Household income$1,766/wk$1,722/wk +3%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$320/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,900/mo$1,759/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age3641 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.3%18.6% +0.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Carlisle, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Carlisle Population

6,733 residents at the 2021 Census.

Carlisle Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$963/wk
$50,076 per year
Ranked 1,495 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,900/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Carlisle Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,766/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 19.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Carlisle against your income

About $7,653 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,426/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Carlisle Schools

28
schools nearby
16
government
1048
avg ICSEA score
12,496
total students
Regent College Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 340 students
1142
ICSEA
Victoria Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 510 students
1127
ICSEA
Perth Montessori School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 92 students
1115
ICSEA
St Augustine's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 181 students
1114
ICSEA
Ursula Frayne Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · PP-12 · 1,442 students
1108
ICSEA
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 418 students
1090
ICSEA
East Victoria Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 429 students
1088
ICSEA
Lathlain Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 673 students
1088
ICSEA
Millen Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 544 students
1084
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 432 students
1075
ICSEA
Santa Clara School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 192 students
1072
ICSEA
Carlisle Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 315 students
1062
ICSEA
St Norbert College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students
1060
ICSEA
East Victoria Park Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 56 students
1049
ICSEA
Kent Street Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,215 students
1041
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carlisle, Western Australia: 31.9799°S, 115.9184°E

Carlisle Schools (28)

People in Carlisle

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (3,437) Female 49.0% (3,302)

Population Density

2,648
people per km²
6,733 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,375
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.1%
India
3.7%
New Zealand
2.7%
China
2.4%
Malaysia
2.1%
Philippines
1.4%
Indonesia
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
4.3%
Cantonese
1.4%
Italian
1.3%
Korean
1.1%
Punjabi
1.0%
Indonesian
1.0%
Arabic
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
32.7%
Australian
26.6%
Irish
9.0%
Scottish
8.6%
Chinese
7.5%
Italian
4.7%
Indian
4.7%
German
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Dutch
1.9%
Filipino
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.9%
Catholic
19.1%
Not stated
7.4%
Anglican
6.8%
Islam
4.5%
Buddhism
3.3%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Hinduism
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.1% 2,142
Separated
2.9% 165
Divorced
10.4% 598
Widowed
4.1% 237
Never married
45.5% 2,627

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.4%
Couple: no children
33.0%
Couple: no children under 15
10.8%
One parent: children under 15
7.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.3%
2 persons
33.1%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
11.3%
5 persons
3.0%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Carlisle

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,864 occupied private dwellings in Carlisle at the 2021 Census, 43.0% were rented, 21.8% owned outright and 31.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.9% 55 dwellings
Owned outright
21.8% 623 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.9% 913 dwellings
Rented
43.0% 1,231 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 46 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
68.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
30.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.2%
2 bedrooms
18.1%
3 bedrooms
57.6%
4 bedrooms
16.9%
5 bedrooms
1.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.8%
1 vehicle
42.7%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
9.2%
4+ vehicles
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Carlisle

Employment

Employed full-time
44.5% 2,311 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 1,147 people
Unemployed
4.1% 213 people
Not in labour force
29.2% 1,517 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
37.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Managers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Labourers
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Bus
5.9%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Train
4.9%
Other
1.7%
Walked only
1.3%
Bicycle
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.0%
Certificate III/IV
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Postgraduate Degree
12.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.4%
Engineering
17.4%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Health
11.4%
Education
6.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Information Technology
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.6%
Vocational Education
23.0%
Secondary: Government
12.6%
Pre-school
11.7%
Secondary: Catholic
9.4%
Primary: Catholic
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.4%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
727
Asthma
199
Arthritis
190
Diabetes
177
Heart disease
158
Lung condition
126
Cancer
96
Stroke
62
Kidney disease
53
Dementia
40

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 546
Did not provide
89.8% 4,795

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.4% 882
Not a volunteer
83.6% 4,484

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.4% 126
Never served
97.5% 5,223

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
49.7%
1 child
15.8%
2 children
21.5%
3 children
9.0%
4 children
3.5%
5+ children
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
53
1961: 1970
173
1971: 1980
186
1981: 1990
218
1991: 2000
222
2001: 2010
579
2011: 2015
487
2016
97
2017
92
2018
106
2019
154
2020
43
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
51.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,145
Moved from WA
823
Moved: same area (SA2)
156
Moved from overseas
61
Moved from VIC
44
Moved from QLD
32
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5: 14 hours
32.3%
15: 29 hours
9.9%
30+ hours
6.9%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.8%
Step family: no other children
11.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Carlisle

The closest suburb to Carlisle is Lathlain, 1.7 km away.

Lathlain
1.7 km away · income $1,025/wk · rent $350/wk
East Victoria Park
1.8 km away · income $1,048/wk · rent $350/wk
Rivervale
2.1 km away · income $1,015/wk · rent $350/wk
St James (WA)
2.3 km away · income $888/wk · rent $330/wk
Victoria Park
2.4 km away · income $1,047/wk · rent $345/wk
Bentley (WA)
2.6 km away · income $618/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlisle

What is the population of Carlisle WA?

The population of Carlisle WA is 6,733 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,648 people per km². Carlisle is ranked #1,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carlisle?

The median personal income in Carlisle WA is $963 per week, or $50,076 per year. The median household income is $1,766 per week. Family income is $2,375 per week. Carlisle is ranked #1,495 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carlisle?

Median rent in Carlisle WA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Carlisle ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carlisle?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carlisle WA is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carlisle?

The median age in Carlisle WA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carlisle a good suburb to live in?

Carlisle is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,733. The median income is $963/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50263. All dollar figures in AUD.