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6440, WA

179,994 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,333▲ +21.8%since 2011Median age37 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population24.4%People aged 65 and over5.3%Children under 1510.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4113113

Age structure

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Youth (15–24) (10%).

Young adults (25–44)41.6%
Older adults (45–64)32.7%
Youth (15–24)10.5%
Children (0–14)10.4%
Seniors (65+)5.3%

Marital status

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Never married at 54%, followed by Married (31%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married54%
  • Married31%
  • Divorced10%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by New Zealand (11%) and England (4%).

Australia49.4%
New Zealand6.5%
England2.3%
Philippines1.0%
South Africa0.9%
India0.3%
Italy0.2%

Language

People using another language at home16.9%

Language used at home

In 6440, WA, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only47.3%
Italian0.4%
Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion36.9%

Religious affiliation

In 6440, WA, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Islam (1%).

  • No religion58%
  • Christianity40%
  • Islam1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%

Education

Completed Year 1227.2%

Highest year of school

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1227.2%
Year 1017.7%
Year 1110.8%
Year 9 or below6.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,569▲ +4.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$966▲ +1.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$988▲ +28.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week21.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.1%

Household income distribution

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (28%).

Under $65028.4%
$650–$1,49927.3%
$1,500–$2,99926.2%
$3,000–$3,9997.7%
$4,000 or more5.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition16.7%People with a mental health condition3.5%People needing help with daily activities1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Diabetes (21%) and Other condition (13%).

Asthma6.2%
Diabetes6.2%
Other condition3.8%
Mental health3.5%
Arthritis3.5%
Heart disease3.2%
Lung condition1.7%
Cancer1.2%
Dementia0.2%
Stroke0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.6%People providing unpaid care4.6%People caring for children unpaid14.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families25.5%

Family composition

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 42%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (26%).

  • Couples with children42%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families26%
  • Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$80▲ +23.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$413▼ -56.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting59.0%Homes owned outright14.2%Separate (detached) houses81.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Rented at 63%, followed by Owned outright (15%) and Other tenure (14%).

  • Rented63%
  • Owned outright15%
  • Other tenure14%
  • Owned with a mortgage8%

Types of homes

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Other dwelling (3%).

  • Separate house85%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached10%
  • Other dwelling3%
  • Flat or apartment2%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%

How people get to work

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 46%, followed by Bus (21%) and Walked (16%).

Car (driver)31.7%
Bus14.9%
Walked11.4%
Car (passenger)9.1%
Worked at home1.7%
Bicycle0.8%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation45.1%Employed full-time75.5%

Industries people work in

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Mining at 62%, followed by Public administration & safety (8%) and Accommodation & food (5%).

Mining60.0%
Public administration & safety7.5%
Accommodation & food4.6%
Health care & social assistance4.6%
Education & training4.1%
Construction3.7%
Transport & warehousing2.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing1.7%
Other services1.5%

Occupations people work in

In 6440, WA, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 35%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Professionals (13%).

Machinery operators & drivers34.7%
Technicians & trades20.5%
Professionals12.7%
Managers9.1%
Community & personal service7.9%
Labourers7.9%
Clerical & administrative5.8%
Sales workers0.8%

Areas within 6440, WA

Leinster - Leonora

Nearby areas

6431, WA6434, WA6438, WA6443, WA6646, WA6432, WA6437, WA6430, WA