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6260, WA

1,591 km²

6260, WA is characterised by a somewhat older age profile and slightly below-average household incomes.

It also has a modest population and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,396▼ -9.5%since 2011Median age48 yrs▲ +17.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over22.3%Children under 1513.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46464

Age structure

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)31.4%
Young adults (25–44)22.3%
Seniors (65+)22.3%
Children (0–14)13.9%
Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married34%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia67.6%
England6.9%
New Zealand1.9%
Italy0.8%
Philippines0.6%
South Africa0.6%
China0.4%

Language

People using another language at home8.0%

Language used at home

In 6260, WA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Italian (0%).

English only80.0%
Mandarin1.9%
Italian0.4%

Religion

People with no religion42.8%

Religious affiliation

In 6260, WA, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Islam (1%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity48%
  • Islam1%
  • Buddhism1%

Education

Completed Year 1243.6%

Highest year of school

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1243.6%
Year 1025.2%
Year 119.7%
Year 9 or below7.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$727▲ +47.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,264▲ +33.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,840▲ +60.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.9%

Household income distribution

In 6260, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49928.0%
$1,500–$2,99925.5%
Under $65017.8%
$3,000–$3,9997.8%
$4,000 or more6.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.1%People with a mental health condition7.2%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis8.5%
Mental health7.2%
Other condition6.2%
Asthma5.9%
Diabetes5.0%
Heart disease3.4%
Cancer2.7%
Dementia0.9%
Stroke0.8%
Lung condition0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.9%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid19.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -11.5%since 2011One-parent families12.0%

Family composition

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +75.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,400▼ -18.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting17.3%Homes owned outright44.9%Separate (detached) houses95.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%) and Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years28.1%

How people get to work

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 61%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (13%).

Car (driver)52.1%
Worked at home13.8%
Walked10.9%
Car (passenger)6.0%
Bus2.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.4%Labour-force participation60.5%Employed full-time58.0%

Industries people work in

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 30%, followed by Accommodation & food (17%) and Retail trade (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing28.3%
Accommodation & food15.8%
Retail trade7.1%
Education & training5.8%
Health care & social assistance5.3%
Public administration & safety5.1%
Construction5.0%
Manufacturing4.7%
Transport & warehousing3.8%
Administrative & support3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 6260, WA, the largest group is Managers at 28%, followed by Labourers (23%) and Professionals (11%).

Managers27.3%
Labourers22.2%
Professionals10.5%
Community & personal service9.1%
Technicians & trades8.1%
Clerical & administrative8.1%
Machinery operators & drivers7.5%
Sales workers5.7%

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