Postcode · Area profile

6007, WA

3 km²

6007, WA stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a younger age profile than most and a high share of renters.

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📍 6007, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,095▲ +20.0%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over15.1%Children under 1513.6%People in a de facto relationship18.8%▲ +22.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 39%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)39.1%

Older adults (45–64)22.5%

Seniors (65+)15.1%

Children (0–14)13.6%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Never married at 47%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married47%
Married37%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia61.2%

England7.0%

New Zealand1.8%

South Africa1.7%

India1.5%

Italy1.4%

Vietnam0.8%

China0.7%

Nepal0.5%

Philippines0.4%

Ancestry

In 6007, WA, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (12%).

English36.7%

Australian27.2%

Irish13.2%

Scottish11.2%

Italian7.9%

Chinese5.5%

German3.1%

Indian2.7%

Dutch2.4%

Greek2.0%

Language

People using another language at home16.1%

Language used at home

In 6007, WA, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Italian (2%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only78.7%

Italian2.0%

Mandarin1.6%

Cantonese0.8%

Vietnamese0.7%

Hindi0.4%

Arabic0.4%

Greek0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion52.2%

Religious affiliation

In 6007, WA, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion56%
Christianity38%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1278.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher52.2%

Highest year of school

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 85%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1278.6%

Year 107.8%

Year 113.9%

Year 9 or below2.7%

Highest qualification level

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 47%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Bachelor degree41.6%

Postgraduate degree18.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.2%

Certificate III / IV10.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.6%

Certificate I / II1.2%

Field of qualification

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Health (17%) and Society & culture (16%).

Management & commerce19.7%

Health15.2%

Society & culture14.1%

Engineering & related11.5%

Natural & physical sciences6.4%

Education5.7%

Creative arts5.2%

Architecture & building4.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.0%

Information technology2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,337▲ +36.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,349▲ +21.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,288▲ +26.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week28.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.8%

Household income distribution

In 6007, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $4,000 or more (28%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.8%

$4,000 or more25.7%

$650–$1,49917.4%

Under $65011.2%

$3,000–$3,99911.1%

Personal income distribution

In 6007, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (27%).

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

Under $65026.0%

$650–$1,49924.7%

$3,000 or more14.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.0%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6007, WA, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None66.9%

One condition18.3%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health10.4%

Other condition7.8%

Asthma7.3%

Arthritis6.2%

Heart disease3.5%

Cancer2.8%

Diabetes2.7%

Dementia2.2%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.8%People providing unpaid care9.3%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force2.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families10.7%People living alone34.8%▲ +9.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families11%
Other families2%

Household size

In 6007, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people37.8%

1 person34.8%

3 people13.6%

4 people10.8%

5 people2.8%

6 or more0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +10.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting40.7%Homes owned outright24.8%Separate (detached) houses45.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms52.7%▼ -7.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Owned outright25%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 45%, followed by Flat or apartment (29%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (25%).

Separate house45%
Flat or apartment29%
Townhouse / semi-detached25%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 6007, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 1 bedroom (13%).

3 bedrooms37.6%

2 bedrooms32.8%

1 bedroom13.2%

4 bedrooms12.6%

5 or more2.6%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6007, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 48%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and $550–$749 (17%).

$350–$54946.8%

$200–$34923.9%

$550–$74916.1%

$750 or more6.3%

Under $2004.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6007, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

$1,800–$2,99930.9%

$3,000 or more30.0%

$1,000–$1,79921.6%

Under $1,00012.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.9%▼ -21.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6007, WA, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 50%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and No vehicle (8%).

1 vehicle50.3%

2 vehicles32.7%

No vehicle7.9%

3 vehicles6.6%

4 or more2.5%

How people get to work

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Bus (8%).

Car (driver)47.2%

Worked at home10.8%

Bus6.9%

Train6.3%

Walked5.6%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Bicycle2.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years54.1%Recent arrivals from overseas14.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation72.3%Employed full-time65.4%

Industries people work in

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Professional & technical (16%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance18.1%

Professional & technical15.7%

Education & training8.6%

Mining8.1%

Retail trade6.1%

Public administration & safety6.1%

Accommodation & food5.8%

Construction5.2%

Finance & insurance3.6%

Other services3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 6007, WA, the largest group is Professionals at 46%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (10%).

Professionals45.7%

Managers16.1%

Clerical & administrative9.8%

Community & personal service8.2%

Technicians & trades7.6%

Sales workers5.9%

Labourers3.9%

Machinery operators & drivers1.6%

Nearby areas

6006, WA 6016, WA 6003, WA 6005, WA 6000, WA 6050, WA 6060, WA 6008, WA

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