Moving to Carlisle WA 6101
What the official numbers say about living in Carlisle — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $340 a week, against a median household income of $1,766 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Carlisle grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,959 → 6,733 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Carlisle scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Carlisle, 750 m west.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 6.4 km north-west.
Nearest railway halt: Canning Junction, 5 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Welshpool Bus Depot (Lost property Transperth), 2.5 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Barrack Street Jetty, 6 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 5.8 km north-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 36 schools · 110 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 53 parks — see them all on the Carlisle profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Australian Islamic College 100 m · East Victoria Park Primary School 950 m · Lathlain Primary School 1.4 km · Australian Islamic College (Kewdale Campus) 1.4 km · Ursula Frayne Catholic College 1.6 km · Carson Street School 1.9 km · Ursula Frayne Catholic College (Duncan Street Campus) 1.9 km · Ursula Frayne Catholic College (Balmoral Street Campus) 2 km
Groceries: Daebak Mart 550 m · Swansea Street Markets 1.4 km · East Victoria Park IGA 1.5 km · Aldi 1.7 km · Coles 1.7 km · IGA 1.8 km · Kai Supermarket 1.9 km · Woolworths 2 km
Parks and reserves: Fletcher Park 450 m · Tom Wright Reserve 900 m · Miller's Crossing 1 km · Kate Street Reserve 1.1 km · John Bissett Park 1.1 km · Lathlain Park 1.2 km · Peet Park 1.2 km · Rayment Reserve 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Carlisle, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Eurasian Coot · Laughing Turtle-dove · Dusky Moorhen · Australian Wood Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Carlisle, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle here | 6,733 | — | 7/10 | 3% |
| East Victoria Park | 10,569 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Lathlain | 3,699 | — | 9/10 | 4% |
| Kewdale | 7,397 | — | 6/10 | 4% |
| Rivervale | 10,897 | — | 7/10 | 6% |
| St James | 4,894 | — | 7/10 | 4% |
| Victoria Park | 9,334 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Victoria Park — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6101 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Carlisle profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $340 a week.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,959 people to 6,733. It sits about 6 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Carlisle station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Victoria Park council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Carlisle vs East Victoria Park · Carlisle vs Lathlain.
Nearby guides: East Victoria Park · Lathlain · Kewdale · Rivervale · St James · Victoria Park.
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