Postcode · Area profile

6082, WA

76 km²

6082, WA is characterised by a low share of renters and slightly above-average household incomes.

📍 6082, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,422▲ +8.4%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +2.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over16.2%Children under 1519.6%People in a de facto relationship13.1%▲ +30.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.2%

Young adults (25–44)23.4%

Children (0–14)19.6%

Seniors (65+)16.2%

Youth (15–24)10.9%

Marital status

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (9%).

Married52%
Never married31%
Divorced9%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia73.5%

England9.3%

New Zealand3.1%

South Africa1.0%

India0.4%

Philippines0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In 6082, WA, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (10%).

English50.3%

Australian39.7%

Scottish12.5%

Irish9.8%

German4.4%

Italian4.2%

Dutch3.0%

Indian1.1%

Greek0.6%

Chinese0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In 6082, WA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only90.1%

Italian0.4%

Vietnamese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion57.2%

Religious affiliation

In 6082, WA, the largest group is No religion at 62%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion62%
Christianity36%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.7%

Highest year of school

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1249.9%

Year 1024.8%

Year 1111.7%

Year 9 or below6.7%

Highest qualification level

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV38.6%

Bachelor degree17.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Postgraduate degree4.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Field of qualification

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 26%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related22.1%

Management & commerce12.0%

Health11.6%

Society & culture9.5%

Education8.8%

Architecture & building5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.5%

Agriculture & environment2.9%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$827▲ +26.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,941▲ +22.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,189▲ +28.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.6%

Household income distribution

In 6082, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $4,000 or more (14%).

$1,500–$2,99927.9%

$650–$1,49923.1%

$4,000 or more12.1%

$3,000–$3,99911.5%

Under $65010.3%

Personal income distribution

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65039.2%

$650–$1,49927.5%

$1,500–$2,99921.1%

$3,000 or more5.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.0%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities4.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6082, WA, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (6%).

None62.1%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Asthma9.4%

Mental health9.3%

Other condition8.5%

Arthritis8.4%

Diabetes4.0%

Cancer3.0%

Heart disease2.9%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid28.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -6.9%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%People living alone17.1%▲ +12.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families13%
Other families0%

Household size

In 6082, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 4 people (19%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people36.8%

4 people18.5%

1 person17.1%

3 people15.6%

5 people7.8%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$383▲ +23.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,058▲ +2.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting10.4%Homes owned outright33.9%Separate (detached) houses99.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms90.3%▲ +2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 54%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (10%).

Owned with a mortgage54%
Owned outright34%
Rented10%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Flat or apartment (0%) and Other dwelling (0%).

Separate house99%
Flat or apartment0%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 6082, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms47.6%

3 bedrooms30.9%

5 or more11.8%

2 bedrooms7.8%

1 bedroom1.0%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6082, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (29%) and $550–$749 (9%).

$350–$54950.8%

$200–$34927.0%

$550–$7498.2%

Under $2006.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6082, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

$1,800–$2,99940.2%

$1,000–$1,79923.5%

$3,000 or more18.9%

Under $1,0009.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.2%▼ -32.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6082, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 3 vehicles (21%) and 1 vehicle (20%).

2 vehicles38.1%

3 vehicles21.0%

1 vehicle19.9%

4 or more19.7%

No vehicle1.2%

How people get to work

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)62.6%

Worked at home8.0%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Bus1.5%

Walked1.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.0%Recent arrivals from overseas2.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation62.9%Employed full-time58.7%

Industries people work in

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 12%, followed by Mining (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance11.8%

Mining10.5%

Construction9.5%

Education & training8.8%

Retail trade7.7%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Other services5.6%

Manufacturing5.4%

Transport & warehousing5.3%

Professional & technical4.8%

Occupations people work in

In 6082, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades20.9%

Professionals17.3%

Community & personal service13.4%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Managers10.0%

Machinery operators & drivers9.8%

Labourers8.1%

Sales workers7.6%

Nearby areas

6558, WA 6560, WA 6083, WA 6562, WA 6081, WA 6564, WA 6556, WA 6074, WA

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