Eglinton at a glance
Population
3,705
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Eglinton.
The postcode for Eglinton is 6034 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Eglinton (6034) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Eglinton has roughly 3,705 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eglinton's population at 3,705, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,705
Median age
29
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
3,705
Median age: 29
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eglinton.
Local schools for Eglinton
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Government School Catchment
Eglinton Beach Primary School
Shorehaven Primary School
Yanchep Secondary College
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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 Eglinton.
- What is the Eglinton postcode?
- Eglinton is in the 6034 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Eglinton?
- Eglinton is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6034. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Eglinton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Eglinton?
- There are 20 schools serving Eglinton on this page, including Eglinton Beach Primary School, Shorehaven Primary School, Northshore Christian Grammar School.
- What suburbs are near Eglinton?
- Eglinton is close to Alkimos, Carabooda, Butler, Jindalee, Yanchep.
- What is the population of Eglinton?
- The population of Eglinton is approximately 3,705 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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