Postcode · Area profile

6239, WA

553 km²

6239, WA is characterised by a somewhat older age profile and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

📍 6239, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,657▲ +14.9%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +9.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.7%People aged 65 and over24.1%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship13.5%▲ +17.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.9%

Seniors (65+)24.1%

Young adults (25–44)20.2%

Children (0–14)17.6%

Youth (15–24)9.3%

Marital status

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (10%).

Married52%
Never married29%
Divorced10%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia75.6%

England6.5%

New Zealand2.4%

South Africa1.0%

Italy0.8%

Philippines0.3%

Vietnam0.3%

India0.1%

Ancestry

In 6239, WA, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (9%).

English49.3%

Australian39.6%

Scottish11.5%

Irish9.8%

Italian6.2%

German3.8%

Dutch2.3%

Chinese0.9%

Filipino0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home4.9%

Language used at home

In 6239, WA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only88.9%

Italian0.7%

Mandarin0.7%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.3%

Religious affiliation

In 6239, WA, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Islam (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity45%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.6%

Highest year of school

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1240.9%

Year 1029.9%

Year 1111.5%

Year 9 or below10.2%

Highest qualification level

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV38.3%

Bachelor degree17.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Postgraduate degree3.0%

Field of qualification

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Education (13%).

Engineering & related18.8%

Management & commerce12.5%

Education10.7%

Society & culture10.1%

Health9.5%

Agriculture & environment4.8%

Architecture & building4.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Creative arts2.8%

Natural & physical sciences2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$675▲ +33.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,406▲ +30.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,774▲ +34.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.3%

Household income distribution

In 6239, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49930.0%

$1,500–$2,99925.2%

Under $65017.0%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

$4,000 or more7.3%

Personal income distribution

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65045.0%

$650–$1,49927.6%

$1,500–$2,99916.6%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.7%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6239, WA, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None60.6%

One condition20.7%

Two conditions6.8%

Three or more3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis11.2%

Mental health9.4%

Other condition7.3%

Asthma7.0%

Diabetes5.3%

Heart disease4.4%

Cancer3.5%

Lung condition2.0%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.2%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid24.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework29.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families11.4%People living alone23.6%▲ +12.8%since 2011

Family composition

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6239, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 4 people (13%).

2 people42.1%

1 person23.6%

4 people13.3%

3 people12.4%

5 people6.1%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,591▲ +6.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting16.2%Homes owned outright40.3%Separate (detached) houses96.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.9%▲ +3.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Rented (16%).

Owned outright41%
Owned with a mortgage41%
Rented16%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (0%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 6239, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (41%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

4 bedrooms40.7%

3 bedrooms40.4%

2 bedrooms9.8%

5 or more5.9%

1 bedroom1.5%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6239, WA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and Under $200 (21%).

$200–$34947.3%

$350–$54925.1%

Under $20019.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6239, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79937.6%

$1,800–$2,99931.2%

Under $1,00017.3%

$3,000 or more10.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.8%▼ -50.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6239, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles39.9%

1 vehicle28.4%

3 vehicles18.1%

4 or more11.7%

No vehicle1.8%

How people get to work

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)62.6%

Worked at home8.8%

Car (passenger)6.1%

Walked2.8%

Bus0.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.2%Recent arrivals from overseas6.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation56.9%Employed full-time57.6%

Industries people work in

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance12.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing11.4%

Construction10.1%

Mining10.1%

Retail trade8.2%

Education & training6.9%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing5.3%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Accommodation & food4.0%

Occupations people work in

In 6239, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Managers (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades17.7%

Managers14.8%

Professionals13.9%

Labourers13.7%

Machinery operators & drivers12.2%

Community & personal service10.5%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Sales workers6.0%

Areas within 6239, WA

Donnybrook - Balingup

Nearby areas

6240, WA 6251, WA 6236, WA 6252, WA 6237, WA 6253, WA 6227, WA 6228, WA

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