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6053, WA

10 km²

6053, WA is characterised by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly larger population than usual.

It also has a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 6053, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population15,288▲ +13.0%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over16.5%Children under 1517.1%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)31.4%

Older adults (45–64)25.4%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Seniors (65+)16.5%

Youth (15–24)9.6%

Marital status

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (10%).

Married44%
Never married38%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia64.8%

England6.4%

New Zealand2.6%

India2.4%

Vietnam1.3%

Italy1.1%

China1.0%

Philippines0.9%

South Africa0.8%

Nepal0.3%

Language

People using another language at home16.7%

Language used at home

In 6053, WA, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Italian (2%) and Vietnamese (2%).

English only79.2%

Italian1.6%

Vietnamese1.6%

Mandarin1.5%

Cantonese0.8%

Hindi0.6%

Punjabi0.6%

Arabic0.5%

Tagalog0.3%

Greek0.3%

Religion

People with no religion48.0%

Religious affiliation

In 6053, WA, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion51%
Christianity42%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1267.8%

Highest year of school

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 72%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1267.8%

Year 1014.1%

Year 116.8%

Year 9 or below6.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,015▲ +41.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,037▲ +44.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,679▲ +41.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.5%

Household income distribution

In 6053, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99927.6%

$650–$1,49920.0%

$4,000 or more16.2%

Under $65015.1%

$3,000–$3,99913.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health9.4%

Other condition8.4%

Arthritis7.8%

Asthma7.8%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer3.0%

Lung condition1.7%

Dementia1.2%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.2%People providing unpaid care11.3%People caring for children unpaid28.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011 One-parent families11.3%

Family composition

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +16.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -0.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting27.6%Homes owned outright27.9%Separate (detached) houses80.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (28%).

Owned with a mortgage42%
Owned outright28%
Rented28%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 80%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (16%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house80%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Flat or apartment4%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years37.5%

How people get to work

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Train (7%).

Car (driver)57.7%

Worked at home9.0%

Train5.6%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Bus3.1%

Bicycle1.9%

Walked0.9%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation69.0%Employed full-time61.9%

Industries people work in

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (11%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.8%

Professional & technical10.8%

Education & training10.3%

Public administration & safety8.7%

Retail trade6.9%

Mining6.9%

Construction6.7%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Transport & warehousing4.3%

Manufacturing3.6%

Occupations people work in

In 6053, WA, the largest group is Professionals at 32%, followed by Managers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals31.4%

Managers14.3%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Technicians & trades11.8%

Community & personal service11.0%

Labourers6.3%

Sales workers6.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.7%

Areas within 6053, WA

Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford

Nearby areas

6051, WA 6104, WA 6052, WA 6054, WA 6062, WA 6103, WA 6050, WA 6100, WA

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