Postcode · Area profile

6394, WA

1,569 km²

6394, WA is characterised by an older age profile than most, a low share of renters and a small population.

📍 6394, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population477▲ +16.9%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +21.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over23.5%Children under 1515.9%People in a de facto relationship13.5%▲ +67.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)34.2%

Seniors (65+)23.5%

Young adults (25–44)17.0%

Children (0–14)15.9%

Youth (15–24)6.9%

Marital status

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (7%).

Married62%
Never married25%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (1%).

Australia80.7%

New Zealand2.3%

England1.3%

Philippines0.8%

Ancestry

In 6394, WA, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (11%).

English44.0%

Australian41.9%

Scottish13.0%

Italian8.8%

Irish5.9%

German3.6%

Greek1.9%

Filipino0.8%

Language

People using another language at home2.5%

Language used at home

In 6394, WA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only87.0%

Religion

People with no religion32.3%

Religious affiliation

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (38%).

Christianity62%
No religion38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.4%

Highest year of school

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1248.9%

Year 1017.1%

Year 1110.6%

Year 9 or below10.3%

Highest qualification level

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV29.6%

Bachelor degree19.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Certificate I / II3.8%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.3%

Field of qualification

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 27%, followed by Health (19%) and Engineering & related (16%).

Agriculture & environment20.0%

Health13.8%

Engineering & related11.7%

Management & commerce9.6%

Education7.5%

Society & culture4.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Architecture & building1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$829▲ +57.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,425▲ +54.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,924▲ +104.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.8%

Household income distribution

In 6394, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (23%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49934.7%

$1,500–$2,99921.1%

Under $65017.4%

$4,000 or more8.9%

$3,000–$3,9997.9%

Personal income distribution

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65034.4%

$650–$1,49931.9%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000 or more4.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.0%People with a mental health condition5.5%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6394, WA, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (7%).

None60.4%

One condition17.4%

Two conditions5.9%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Diabetes (14%) and Asthma (12%).

Arthritis10.9%

Diabetes6.3%

Asthma5.5%

Mental health5.5%

Other condition5.2%

Cancer4.4%

Heart disease4.0%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers37.6%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid22.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011 One-parent families7.5%People living alone30.0%▲ +68.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children42%
One-parent families7%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6394, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people40.5%

1 person30.0%

3 people11.1%

4 people10.0%

5 people6.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180▲ +373.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +72.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011 Households renting12.1%Homes owned outright56.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.9%▼ -10.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (13%) and Other tenure (13%).

Owned outright60%
Owned with a mortgage13%
Other tenure13%
Rented13%

Types of homes

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 6394, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

4 bedrooms36.3%

3 bedrooms32.6%

2 bedrooms13.2%

5 or more8.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6394, WA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 54%, followed by Under $200 (46%).

$200–$34930.4%

Under $20026.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6394, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (29%).

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

$1,800–$2,99929.2%

Under $1,00025.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6394, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 3 vehicles (23%) and 4 or more (22%).

2 vehicles38.7%

3 vehicles22.0%

4 or more21.5%

1 vehicle14.5%

How people get to work

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 49%, followed by Worked at home (39%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)44.1%

Worked at home35.2%

Walked10.0%

Car (passenger)1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years17.1%Recent arrivals from overseas20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.1%Labour-force participation65.8%Employed full-time63.2%

Industries people work in

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 71%, followed by Education & training (7%) and Health care & social assistance (5%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing68.6%

Education & training6.9%

Health care & social assistance5.0%

Retail trade4.6%

Manufacturing3.4%

Construction1.9%

Professional & technical1.9%

Other services1.5%

Mining1.1%

Administrative & support1.1%

Occupations people work in

In 6394, WA, the largest group is Managers at 53%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Professionals (9%).

Managers53.3%

Labourers15.3%

Professionals9.2%

Clerical & administrative6.5%

Technicians & trades5.7%

Sales workers5.0%

Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

Community & personal service1.9%

Nearby areas

6393, WA 6395, WA 6244, WA 6392, WA 6316, WA 6396, WA 6315, WA 6318, WA

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