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6434, WA

80,291 km²

6434, WA has fewer residents than most areas, a youthful population and fewer university graduates than most areas.

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📍 6434, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population184▲ +24.3%since 2011Median age31 yrs▲ +10.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.3%People aged 65 and over3.3%Children under 153.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43535

Age structure

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 57%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)62.0%
Older adults (45–64)22.3%
Youth (15–24)17.9%
Children (0–14)3.8%
Seniors (65+)3.3%

Marital status

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Never married at 51%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Never married51%
  • Married34%
  • Divorced13%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by New Zealand (9%).

Australia47.8%
New Zealand4.9%

Ancestry

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian22.3%
English21.7%
Scottish5.4%
Irish4.3%
German3.8%
Chinese3.3%
Italian2.2%
Dutch2.2%

Language

People using another language at home7.6%

Language used at home

In 6434, WA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only51.1%

Religion

People with no religion35.9%

Religious affiliation

In 6434, WA, the largest group is No religion at 64%, followed by Christianity (36%).

  • No religion64%
  • Christianity36%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.4%

Highest year of school

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1232.2%
Year 1011.7%
Year 1110.5%
Year 9 or below1.8%

Highest qualification level

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 67%, followed by Bachelor degree (14%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (10%).

Certificate III / IV25.6%
Bachelor degree5.4%
Advanced diploma / diploma3.9%
Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Field of qualification

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 53%, followed by Agriculture & environment (15%) and Management & commerce (11%).

Engineering & related22.5%
Agriculture & environment6.2%
Management & commerce4.7%
Society & culture4.7%
Natural & physical sciences2.3%
Architecture & building2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$2,119▲ +646.1%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,499▲ +39.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week32.0%

Personal income distribution

In 6434, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 64%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $3,000 or more (7%).

$1,500–$2,99934.3%
$650–$1,49912.8%
$3,000 or more3.5%
Under $6502.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition12.0%People with a mental health condition3.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6434, WA, the largest group is None at 85%, followed by One condition (15%).

None44.6%
One condition8.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 35%, followed by Asthma (30%) and Other condition (20%).

Mental health3.8%
Asthma3.3%
Other condition2.2%
Diabetes1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.0%People providing unpaid care1.7%People caring for children unpaid14.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework4.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -28.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 100%.

  • Couples with children100%

Household size

In 6434, WA, the largest group is 1 person at 100%.

1 person37.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Average people per bedroom0.50▼ -82.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 6434, WA, the largest group is 5 or more at 100%.

5 or more62.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In 6434, WA, the largest group is 4 or more at 100%.

4 or more60.0%

How people get to work

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Bus at 35%, followed by Car (driver) (25%) and Car (passenger) (17%).

Bus28.7%
Car (driver)20.2%
Car (passenger)13.8%
Walked10.6%
Worked at home8.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.0%Recent arrivals from overseas12.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation57.0%Employed full-time97.9%

Industries people work in

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Mining at 60%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (21%) and Construction (11%).

Mining64.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.3%
Construction11.7%
Accommodation & food3.2%
Transport & warehousing3.2%
Administrative & support3.2%

Occupations people work in

In 6434, WA, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 37%, followed by Labourers (26%) and Technicians & trades (17%).

Machinery operators & drivers38.3%
Labourers26.6%
Technicians & trades18.1%
Managers10.6%
Professionals10.6%

Nearby areas

6431, WA6443, WA6440, WA6452, WA6442, WA6432, WA6430, WA6447, WA