Postcode · Area profile

6023, WA

7 km²

6023, WA has high household incomes and far more university graduates than most areas.

It also has a low share of renters and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 6023, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population15,982▲ +6.4%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over20.4%Children under 1521.6%People in a de facto relationship8.3%▲ +19.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)25.6%

Children (0–14)21.6%

Young adults (25–44)21.6%

Seniors (65+)20.4%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (7%).

Married59%
Never married27%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by England (13%) and South Africa (4%).

Australia64.9%

England10.8%

South Africa3.6%

New Zealand2.2%

India0.9%

China0.6%

Italy0.6%

Philippines0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Ancestry

In 6023, WA, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (10%).

English44.4%

Australian32.8%

Irish11.7%

Scottish11.2%

Italian5.6%

German3.9%

Chinese2.9%

Dutch2.5%

Indian2.1%

Greek0.9%

Language

People using another language at home10.8%

Language used at home

In 6023, WA, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only86.8%

Mandarin1.0%

Italian0.7%

Cantonese0.5%

Greek0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion46.8%

Religious affiliation

In 6023, WA, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Hinduism (1%).

No religion49%
Christianity48%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher34.6%

Highest year of school

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 73%, followed by Year 10 (16%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1270.4%

Year 1015.4%

Year 117.1%

Year 9 or below3.5%

Highest qualification level

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree33.6%

Certificate III / IV21.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.3%

Postgraduate degree10.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.8%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce21.2%

Engineering & related16.8%

Health11.9%

Education11.3%

Society & culture10.3%

Architecture & building5.6%

Natural & physical sciences4.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.4%

Creative arts3.3%

Information technology2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$951▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,394▲ +22.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,817▲ +25.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.5%

Household income distribution

In 6023, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99924.9%

$4,000 or more21.6%

$650–$1,49918.8%

$3,000–$3,99914.9%

Under $65011.1%

Personal income distribution

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65037.3%

$650–$1,49926.3%

$1,500–$2,99923.7%

$3,000 or more9.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.5%People with a mental health condition7.2%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6023, WA, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.2%

One condition18.9%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis8.1%

Other condition7.9%

Asthma7.7%

Mental health7.2%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.8%

Diabetes3.5%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid37.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.4%People living alone16.6%▲ +11.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 67%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children67%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6023, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 4 people (24%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people32.5%

4 people24.3%

1 person16.6%

3 people16.5%

5 people8.2%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$460▲ +15.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,208▲ +10.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting11.9%Homes owned outright41.2%Separate (detached) houses91.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.3%▼ -1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (12%).

Owned with a mortgage45%
Owned outright42%
Rented12%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In 6023, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 58%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 5 or more (11%).

4 bedrooms57.2%

3 bedrooms26.0%

5 or more11.1%

2 bedrooms4.1%

1 bedroom0.6%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6023, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 56%, followed by $550–$749 (22%) and $200–$349 (11%).

$350–$54954.2%

$550–$74921.6%

$200–$34910.4%

$750 or more5.6%

Under $2004.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6023, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).

$1,800–$2,99940.0%

$3,000 or more24.3%

$1,000–$1,79918.6%

Under $1,00012.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.4%▲ +6.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6023, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (26%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles49.1%

1 vehicle25.8%

3 vehicles14.7%

4 or more8.0%

No vehicle2.4%

How people get to work

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Train (6%).

Car (driver)59.5%

Worked at home10.9%

Train4.7%

Car (passenger)3.3%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.7%

Bus0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.0%Recent arrivals from overseas5.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation65.7%Employed full-time56.8%

Industries people work in

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Professional & technical (12%).

Health care & social assistance13.5%

Education & training12.4%

Professional & technical11.7%

Construction9.4%

Retail trade7.9%

Public administration & safety6.5%

Mining6.4%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Manufacturing3.7%

Finance & insurance3.3%

Occupations people work in

In 6023, WA, the largest group is Professionals at 32%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals32.0%

Managers15.8%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Technicians & trades12.3%

Community & personal service9.8%

Sales workers7.5%

Labourers5.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.1%

Areas within 6023, WA

Duncraig

Nearby areas

6020, WA 6024, WA 6025, WA 6026, WA 6022, WA 6029, WA 6018, WA 6021, WA

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