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6181, WA

9 km²

6181, WA stands out for very few renters, with well-off households.

Beyond that, it has a small population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 6181, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population469▼ -5.1%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +18.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.4%People aged 65 and over14.1%Children under 1516.4%People in a de facto relationship11.0%▲ +57.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (17%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)39.0%

Young adults (25–44)17.3%

Children (0–14)16.4%

Youth (15–24)14.1%

Seniors (65+)14.1%

Marital status

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (6%).

Married58%
Never married31%
Divorced6%
Widowed4%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (13%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia76.3%

England11.9%

New Zealand2.3%

India0.6%

South Africa0.6%

Ancestry

In 6181, WA, the largest group is English at 43%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (9%).

English55.4%

Australian42.6%

Scottish11.9%

Irish8.3%

German4.7%

Italian2.6%

Dutch1.5%

Indian0.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.6%

Language used at home

In 6181, WA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only97.7%

Religion

People with no religion58.6%

Religious affiliation

In 6181, WA, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion61%
Christianity38%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.6%

Highest year of school

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1243.6%

Year 1026.8%

Year 1118.4%

Year 9 or below8.2%

Highest qualification level

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 60%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV52.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.1%

Bachelor degree15.3%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 29%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related27.8%

Management & commerce17.3%

Health11.7%

Society & culture10.1%

Education8.1%

Architecture & building5.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Agriculture & environment5.2%

Creative arts3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$900▲ +24.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,643▲ +30.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,687▲ +38.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.0%

Household income distribution

In 6181, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and $3,000–$3,999 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99927.3%

$4,000 or more21.3%

$3,000–$3,99916.7%

$650–$1,49910.0%

Under $6507.3%

Personal income distribution

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65039.1%

$650–$1,49931.2%

$1,500–$2,99924.4%

$3,000 or more7.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.9%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities2.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6181, WA, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None67.2%

One condition18.3%

Two conditions5.8%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis10.0%

Mental health8.3%

Other condition7.7%

Asthma6.6%

Diabetes4.7%

Cancer3.2%

Heart disease1.9%

Stroke1.7%

Lung condition1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid31.5%People who served in the Defence Force5.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.4%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▼ -3.1%since 2011 One-parent families7.7%People living alone11.3%▲ +15.8%since 2011

Family composition

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families8%

Household size

In 6181, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 4 people (21%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people30.7%

4 people21.3%

3 people20.0%

5 people12.7%

1 person11.3%

6 or more4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,382▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting4.0%Homes owned outright34.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.7%▲ +5.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 62%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Rented (4%).

Owned with a mortgage62%
Owned outright34%
Rented4%

Types of homes

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 6181, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 64%, followed by 5 or more (26%) and 3 bedrooms (8%).

4 bedrooms63.3%

5 or more25.3%

3 bedrooms8.0%

2 bedrooms2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6181, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $3,000 or more (25%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,800–$2,99935.9%

$3,000 or more21.7%

Under $1,00017.4%

$1,000–$1,79913.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6181, WA, the largest group is 4 or more at 35%, followed by 2 vehicles (30%) and 3 vehicles (24%).

4 or more33.1%

2 vehicles27.8%

3 vehicles22.5%

1 vehicle10.6%

How people get to work

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)58.9%

Worked at home8.5%

Car (passenger)5.9%

Bus1.5%

Train1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.9%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.2%Labour-force participation72.1%Employed full-time65.9%

Industries people work in

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Mining (12%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Construction12.2%

Mining11.9%

Manufacturing11.5%

Retail trade9.3%

Education & training7.4%

Health care & social assistance7.4%

Accommodation & food7.0%

Public administration & safety6.3%

Other services4.1%

Rental & real estate3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 6181, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Managers (14%).

Technicians & trades19.6%

Professionals15.2%

Managers13.3%

Community & personal service12.2%

Clerical & administrative12.2%

Sales workers8.5%

Labourers8.5%

Machinery operators & drivers8.1%

Nearby areas

6180, WA 6175, WA 6182, WA 6174, WA 6176, WA 6173, WA 6209, WA 6210, WA

👥 Demographics & Identity