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6229, WA

19 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population174▼ -66.1%since 2011Median age61 yrs▲ +48.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over43.1%Children under 155.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41616

Age structure

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 43%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Seniors (65+)43.1%
Older adults (45–64)32.8%
Young adults (25–44)15.5%
Children (0–14)5.7%
Youth (15–24)2.3%

Marital status

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (21%) and Divorced (18%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married21%
  • Divorced18%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (8%) and India (4%).

Australia63.8%
England6.3%
India3.4%
New Zealand1.7%
South Africa1.7%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In 6229, WA, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (2%).

English only82.8%
Italian1.7%

Religion

People with no religion43.1%

Religious affiliation

In 6229, WA, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (48%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity48%

Education

Completed Year 1228.1%

Highest year of school

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1031.1%
Year 1228.1%
Year 1112.0%
Year 9 or below10.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$581▼ -8.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$741▼ -34.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,274▼ -12.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $3,000–$3,999 (11%).

Under $65035.9%
$650–$1,49926.1%
$3,000–$3,9998.7%
$1,500–$2,9996.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.5%People with a mental health condition11.5%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Diabetes (22%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis17.8%
Diabetes16.1%
Mental health11.5%
Heart disease8.0%
Other condition7.5%
Lung condition5.7%
Asthma2.9%
Stroke2.9%
Dementia1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.0%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid12.6%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7▼ -32.0%since 2011One-parent families5.8%

Family composition

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Couples without children at 58%, followed by Couples with children (34%) and One-parent families (5%).

  • Couples without children58%
  • Couples with children34%
  • One-parent families5%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▼ -1.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,437▼ -28.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -10.0%since 2011Households renting29.3%Homes owned outright42.4%Separate (detached) houses39.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (16%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Rented33%
  • Owned with a mortgage16%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Other dwelling at 56%, followed by Separate house (44%).

  • Other dwelling56%
  • Separate house44%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years31.4%

How people get to work

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)61.9%
Worked at home15.9%
Walked9.5%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate9.1%Labour-force participation46.1%Employed full-time52.4%

Industries people work in

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Construction at 20%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Transport & warehousing (13%).

Construction19.0%
Retail trade12.7%
Transport & warehousing12.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Professional & technical7.9%
Administrative & support7.9%
Public administration & safety7.9%
Health care & social assistance7.9%
Accommodation & food4.8%

Occupations people work in

In 6229, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Clerical & administrative (19%) and Machinery operators & drivers (15%).

Technicians & trades22.2%
Clerical & administrative22.2%
Machinery operators & drivers17.5%
Managers15.9%
Labourers12.7%
Professionals11.1%
Sales workers11.1%
Community & personal service6.3%

Nearby areas

6232, WA6228, WA6230, WA6227, WA6233, WA6226, WA6224, WA6237, WA