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6122, WA

123 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population21,803▲ +132.4%since 2011Median age31 yrs▼ -3.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.0%People aged 65 and over8.0%Children under 1527.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.1k1.1k

Age structure

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)33.3%
Children (0–14)27.8%
Older adults (45–64)19.6%
Youth (15–24)11.3%
Seniors (65+)8.0%

Marital status

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (8%).

  • Married50%
  • Never married36%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated3%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia69.3%
England7.4%
New Zealand3.9%
India3.1%
South Africa2.1%
Philippines1.2%
China0.2%
Italy0.1%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home13.8%

Language used at home

In 6122, WA, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Punjabi (3%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only82.2%
Punjabi2.5%
Tagalog0.6%
Mandarin0.5%
Hindi0.4%
Italian0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Cantonese0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion50.6%

Religious affiliation

In 6122, WA, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (39%) and Other religions (3%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity39%
  • Other religions3%
  • Hinduism2%
  • Islam2%
  • Buddhism1%

Education

Completed Year 1252.0%

Highest year of school

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1252.0%
Year 1024.8%
Year 1112.2%
Year 9 or below5.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$947▲ +32.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,104▲ +22.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,238▲ +23.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.1%

Household income distribution

In 6122, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99938.7%
$650–$1,49919.9%
$3,000–$3,99912.3%
$4,000 or more9.9%
Under $6507.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.2%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health8.5%
Asthma8.2%
Other condition6.7%
Arthritis5.5%
Diabetes3.8%
Heart disease2.4%
Cancer1.9%
Lung condition1.1%
Stroke0.6%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care10.1%People caring for children unpaid39.8%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families12.6%

Family composition

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (19%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children19%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +8.6%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▼ -10.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting14.1%Homes owned outright16.1%Separate (detached) houses98.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 69%, followed by Owned outright (16%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned with a mortgage69%
  • Owned outright16%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

  • Separate house99%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years39.0%

How people get to work

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.7%
Worked at home5.7%
Car (passenger)4.2%
Bus1.4%
Walked1.0%
Train0.9%
Bicycle0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation72.5%Employed full-time63.0%

Industries people work in

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.6%
Construction11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
Mining7.8%
Manufacturing7.5%
Education & training7.0%
Transport & warehousing6.4%
Public administration & safety5.5%
Accommodation & food5.3%
Other services5.0%

Occupations people work in

In 6122, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (14%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Technicians & trades19.7%
Clerical & administrative13.7%
Community & personal service12.9%
Professionals12.6%
Machinery operators & drivers12.1%
Labourers9.6%
Managers9.3%
Sales workers8.2%

Areas within 6122, WA

Byford

Nearby areas

6123, WA6112, WA6124, WA6121, WA6125, WA6111, WA6110, WA6167, WA