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Iluka

WA 6028 • Greater Perth

5,669
Population (2021)
$51,740
Median Income
2.52 km²
Area
30m
Elevation
CoastalFamily-FriendlyAffluentEstablished

About Iluka

Iluka is an affluent coastal suburb located 32 kilometres north of the Perth CBD in the City of Joondalup, Western Australia. With a population of approximately 5,670 residents, Iluka is characterised by established families and professionals, with the predominant age group being 50-59 years. The suburb covers 2.7 square kilometres and features beautifully maintained homes, with over 90% owner-occupied, reflecting its desirability as a long-term family neighbourhood.

Iluka offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with 11 parks covering nearly a quarter of the suburb and easy access to the stunning Burns Beach coastline. Residents enjoy proximity to the Currambine Marketplace, Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre, and quality schools including Iluka Primary. The suburb attracts established professionals and growing families who value the combination of coastal living, green spaces, and easy freeway access to the Perth CBD via the Mitchell Freeway.

Iluka falls under postcode 6028 and is governed by Joondalup Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Joondalup electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6028
Urban Area
Joondalup - North
LGA
Joondalup
Federal Electorate
Moore
State Electorate
Joondalup
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.74°, 115.73°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
2.52 km²
Elevation
30m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Currambine
2.5 km
30 min
Joondalup
3.5 km
42 min
Clarkson
4 km
48 min

Bus Services

  • 470 — Joondalup Station via Iluka 10-13 min
  • 460 — Joondalup Station via Shenton Avenue 15 min
  • 461 — Clarkson Station 12 min

Commute to Perth

Distance
32 km
By Train
45-50 min (via bus to Joondalup then Joondalup Line)
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Bus 470 connects to Joondalup Station for direct trains to Perth CBD every 5-10 minutes

Walkability Car-Dependent

Residential streets are pleasant for walking but daily errands and commuting require a car or bus connection

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$635
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,265
Census 2021
5,669
▲ 7.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,356
Income 2021
$51,740
▲ 16.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,588
Born Overseas 2,959

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,309
  • 2. South Africa 461
  • 3. Scotland 171
  • 4. New Zealand 107
  • 5. Ireland 98
  • 6. Wales 54
  • 7. India 51
  • 8. Malaysia 51
  • 9. Zimbabwe 48
  • 10. Singapore 40
  • 11. United States 40
  • 12. China 36
  • 13. Philippines 27
  • 14. Netherlands 24
  • 15. Canada 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,827
Australian 1,249
Irish 654
Scottish 602
South African 291
Italian 202
Chinese 179
Dutch 168
Indian 166
German 154

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,212
Both parents born in Australia
3,575
Both parents born overseas
744
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.5%
No Religion
35.2%
Hinduism
1.4%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
190 (3.4%)
5-14 years
741 (13.1%)
15-19 years
514 (9.1%)
20-24 years
393 (6.9%)
25-34 years
324 (5.7%)
35-44 years
550 (9.7%)
45-54 years
1,118 (19.7%)
55-64 years
1,102 (19.4%)
65-74 years
521 (9.2%)
75-84 years
165 (2.9%)
85+ years
50 (0.9%)

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