Postcode · Area profile

6174, WA

4 km²

6174, WA is characterised by a youthful population and slightly above-average household incomes.

📍 6174, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,681▲ +161.1%since 2011 Median age30 yrs▼ -11.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over7.1%Children under 1525.3%People in a de facto relationship16.3%▲ +3.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)31.0%

Children (0–14)25.3%

Older adults (45–64)21.1%

Youth (15–24)15.4%

Seniors (65+)7.1%

Marital status

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married44%
Married40%
Divorced9%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by England (12%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia69.6%

England10.7%

New Zealand4.4%

South Africa1.8%

Philippines0.5%

India0.2%

Italy0.1%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In 6174, WA, the largest group is English at 41%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (9%).

English49.0%

Australian38.4%

Scottish10.3%

Irish8.7%

Italian3.4%

German3.2%

Dutch2.5%

Filipino0.9%

Chinese0.8%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home5.8%

Language used at home

In 6174, WA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Hindi (0%).

English only88.8%

Italian0.4%

Hindi0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion55.2%

Religious affiliation

In 6174, WA, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Islam (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity38%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.9%

Highest year of school

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1253.4%

Year 1024.2%

Year 1111.4%

Year 9 or below4.9%

Highest qualification level

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV45.1%

Bachelor degree15.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.3%

Certificate I / II3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Postgraduate degree2.3%

Field of qualification

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related19.2%

Management & commerce14.2%

Society & culture11.7%

Education9.9%

Health9.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.4%

Architecture & building6.4%

Creative arts3.0%

Agriculture & environment2.2%

Information technology1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$895▲ +42.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,891▲ +18.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,148▲ +20.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.5%

Household income distribution

In 6174, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99933.9%

$650–$1,49922.3%

Under $65011.8%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

$4,000 or more9.4%

Personal income distribution

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65037.4%

$650–$1,49929.9%

$1,500–$2,99922.1%

$3,000 or more4.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.7%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities3.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6174, WA, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.2%

One condition17.5%

Two conditions4.6%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 25%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health9.7%

Asthma8.1%

Other condition6.6%

Arthritis6.0%

Diabetes2.9%

Heart disease2.0%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.4%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.7%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid35.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families20.5%People living alone20.4%▲ +13.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by One-parent families (20%) and Couples without children (18%).

Couples with children60%
One-parent families20%
Couples without children18%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6174, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 30%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people29.6%

1 person20.4%

3 people18.6%

4 people17.8%

5 people9.2%

6 or more4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +32.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,777▼ -11.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting24.6%Homes owned outright14.8%Separate (detached) houses96.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.2%▲ +2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 60%, followed by Rented (25%) and Owned outright (15%).

Owned with a mortgage60%
Rented25%
Owned outright15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

Separate house98%
Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Bedrooms per home

In 6174, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 3 bedrooms (39%) and 5 or more (7%).

4 bedrooms48.5%

3 bedrooms38.5%

5 or more7.2%

2 bedrooms4.3%

1 bedroom0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6174, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (44%) and Under $200 (5%).

$350–$54948.2%

$200–$34943.5%

Under $2005.4%

$550–$7491.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6174, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (40%) and $3,000 or more (9%).

$1,000–$1,79940.7%

$1,800–$2,99938.4%

$3,000 or more8.9%

Under $1,0008.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.3%▲ +6.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6174, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles42.3%

1 vehicle33.2%

3 vehicles14.4%

4 or more7.9%

No vehicle2.3%

How people get to work

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)63.0%

Worked at home5.6%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Bus2.3%

Train1.5%

Walked0.9%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years49.7%Recent arrivals from overseas5.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation71.5%Employed full-time59.5%

Industries people work in

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Construction12.3%

Health care & social assistance11.7%

Retail trade10.0%

Education & training9.6%

Mining8.7%

Public administration & safety7.6%

Manufacturing7.4%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Professional & technical4.3%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In 6174, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Technicians & trades20.3%

Professionals15.1%

Community & personal service14.5%

Labourers10.6%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Managers9.4%

Machinery operators & drivers9.3%

Sales workers8.3%

Areas within 6174, WA

Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour

Nearby areas

6175, WA 6173, WA 6176, WA 6180, WA 6172, WA 6181, WA 6182, WA 6169, WA

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