Postcode · Area profile

6160, WA

6 km²

6160, WA stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and rents a little above the norm.

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📍 6160, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,251▲ +20.6%since 2011 Median age41 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1510.7%People in a de facto relationship17.8%▲ +19.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

6160, WA splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (32%) and Older adults (45–64) (28%), with Seniors (65+) at 18%.

Young adults (25–44)32.3%

Older adults (45–64)27.8%

Seniors (65+)18.4%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Children (0–14)10.7%

Marital status

In 6160, WA, the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (31%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married49%
Married31%
Divorced13%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6160, WA, Australia is the majority at 80%; England is next at 11%.

Australia61.8%

England8.8%

New Zealand2.2%

Italy1.9%

South Africa0.8%

India0.6%

Philippines0.4%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In 6160, WA, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (23%) and Irish (13%).

English42.1%

Australian26.4%

Irish15.0%

Scottish12.4%

Italian8.3%

German4.5%

Dutch2.0%

Chinese1.5%

Indian1.1%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home12.2%

Language used at home

In 6160, WA, English only is the majority at 95%; Italian is next at 3%.

English only79.9%

Italian2.9%

Mandarin0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Hindi0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion57.2%

Religious affiliation

In 6160, WA, No religion is the majority at 63%; Christianity is next at 33%.

No religion63%
Christianity33%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Judaism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher41.6%

Highest year of school

In 6160, WA, Year 12 is the majority at 77%; Year 10 is next at 12%.

Year 1270.1%

Year 1010.7%

Year 115.4%

Year 9 or below4.5%

Highest qualification level

In 6160, WA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Certificate III / IV (17%).

Bachelor degree34.1%

Postgraduate degree16.0%

Certificate III / IV14.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.4%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

6160, WA splits fairly evenly between Society & culture (19%) and Management & commerce (16%), with Health at 14%.

Society & culture16.0%

Management & commerce13.2%

Health11.7%

Engineering & related11.0%

Education8.2%

Creative arts7.6%

Natural & physical sciences5.4%

Architecture & building5.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.4%

Agriculture & environment2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,021▲ +32.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,822▲ +30.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,713▲ +26.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.6%

Household income distribution

6160, WA splits fairly evenly between $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (23%), with Under $650 at 20%.

$1,500–$2,99926.2%

$650–$1,49921.6%

Under $65018.1%

$4,000 or more17.1%

$3,000–$3,9999.5%

Personal income distribution

In 6160, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65032.9%

$650–$1,49925.8%

$1,500–$2,99922.9%

$3,000 or more9.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.2%People with a mental health condition11.5%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6160, WA, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 23%.

None61.2%

One condition20.1%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

No single group dominates in 6160, WA — Mental health leads at 24%, ahead of Other condition (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health11.5%

Other condition8.6%

Asthma7.8%

Arthritis7.3%

Heart disease3.6%

Cancer3.2%

Diabetes3.0%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.1%People providing unpaid care11.3%People caring for children unpaid20.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework15.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.6%People living alone40.6%▲ +6.0%since 2011

Family composition

6160, WA splits fairly evenly between Couples with children (45%) and Couples without children (40%), with One-parent families at 14%.

Couples with children45%
Couples without children40%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6160, WA, the largest group is 1 person at 41%, followed by 2 people (35%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person40.6%

2 people35.1%

3 people13.0%

4 people8.2%

5 people2.6%

6 or more0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +18.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▼ -3.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting41.5%Homes owned outright28.3%Separate (detached) houses39.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms46.8%▲ +0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6160, WA, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Rented42%
Owned outright29%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 6160, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 40%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (32%) and Flat or apartment (28%).

Separate house40%
Townhouse / semi-detached32%
Flat or apartment28%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

6160, WA splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (37%) and 3 bedrooms (34%), with 1 bedroom at 15%.

2 bedrooms36.3%

3 bedrooms34.0%

1 bedroom14.6%

4 bedrooms10.3%

5 or more2.5%

Studio / none0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6160, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (18%).

$350–$54938.1%

$200–$34923.2%

Under $20017.2%

$550–$74914.7%

$750 or more3.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6160, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).

$1,800–$2,99932.5%

$3,000 or more24.7%

$1,000–$1,79923.2%

Under $1,00013.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.9%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6160, WA, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and No vehicle (12%).

1 vehicle47.3%

2 vehicles30.9%

No vehicle11.9%

3 vehicles6.9%

4 or more3.0%

How people get to work

In 6160, WA, Car (driver) is the majority at 60%; Worked at home is next at 15%.

Car (driver)48.9%

Worked at home12.0%

Walked7.4%

Bus3.9%

Train3.7%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Bicycle2.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years50.2%Recent arrivals from overseas15.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation64.5%Employed full-time58.4%

Industries people work in

6160, WA splits fairly evenly between Health care & social assistance (15%) and Professional & technical (13%), with Education & training at 13%.

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Professional & technical12.7%

Education & training12.0%

Accommodation & food9.1%

Public administration & safety6.9%

Retail trade6.5%

Mining5.8%

Construction5.7%

Manufacturing3.8%

Arts & recreation3.2%

Occupations people work in

In 6160, WA, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (15%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Professionals39.2%

Managers14.7%

Community & personal service11.6%

Technicians & trades10.0%

Clerical & administrative8.9%

Sales workers5.7%

Labourers5.7%

Machinery operators & drivers2.8%

Nearby areas

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