Carlisle at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
6,733
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Carlisle.
The postcode for Carlisle is 6101 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Carlisle (6101) sits in the Victoria Park region of Western Australia.
Carlisle has roughly 6,733 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Carlisle scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carlisle's population at 6,733, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 34% lone person).
Population
6,733
Median age
36
Family households
57%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
6,733
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
56
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Carlisle.
Local schools for Carlisle
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Government School Catchment
Carlisle Primary School
East Victoria Park Education Support Centre
East Victoria Park Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carlisle.
- What is the Carlisle postcode?
- Carlisle is in the 6101 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- Where is Carlisle?
- Carlisle is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6101. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- What is the average rent in Carlisle?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Carlisle?
- There are 20 schools serving Carlisle on this page, including Carlisle Primary School, East Victoria Park Education Support Centre, East Victoria Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Carlisle?
- Carlisle has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Carlisle?
- Carlisle is close to Carlisle North, Carlisle South, East Victoria Park, Lathlain, Victoria Park.
- What is the population of Carlisle?
- The population of Carlisle is approximately 6,733 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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