Postcode · Area profile

6490, WA

1,166 km²

6490, WA stands out for very few university graduates, with fewer residents than most areas.

It also has modest household incomes and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 6490, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population255▲ +10.9%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +6.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.3%People aged 65 and over26.3%Children under 1512.2%People in a de facto relationship24.8%▲ +128.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)32.2%

Seniors (65+)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)15.3%

Children (0–14)12.2%

Youth (15–24)12.2%

Marital status

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (14%).

Married42%
Never married32%
Divorced14%
Widowed6%
Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (6%) and South Africa (2%).

Australia68.6%

England4.7%

South Africa1.6%

Ancestry

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Australian at 45%, followed by English (34%) and Scottish (7%).

Australian45.5%

English33.7%

Scottish7.5%

Irish7.1%

Italian3.1%

German3.1%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In 6490, WA, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only74.5%

Religion

People with no religion45.5%

Religious affiliation

In 6490, WA, the largest group is No religion at 60%, followed by Christianity (40%).

No religion60%
Christianity40%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher3.7%

Highest year of school

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1233.2%

Year 1023.7%

Year 1111.4%

Year 9 or below7.6%

Highest qualification level

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (24%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV24.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.0%

Bachelor degree6.8%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Field of qualification

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 35%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Health (16%).

Engineering & related16.9%

Management & commerce9.3%

Health7.6%

Society & culture7.6%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Education2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$640▲ +47.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,087▲ +32.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,268▲ +46.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.5%

Household income distribution

In 6490, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 51%, followed by Under $650 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

$650–$1,49938.7%

Under $65018.3%

$1,500–$2,99911.8%

$3,000–$3,9994.3%

$4,000 or more3.2%

Personal income distribution

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65036.9%

$650–$1,49924.9%

$1,500–$2,99912.0%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.5%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6490, WA, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (17%) and Three or more (9%).

None46.7%

One condition12.5%

Three or more6.7%

Two conditions5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Arthritis (16%) and Diabetes (13%).

Mental health10.6%

Arthritis9.4%

Diabetes7.5%

Asthma6.7%

Cancer6.3%

Other condition5.9%

Heart disease5.1%

Lung condition3.1%

Stroke2.7%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.8%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid18.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011 One-parent families12.8%People living alone33.3%▲ +1.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children41%
One-parent families13%

Household size

In 6490, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people38.7%

1 person33.3%

3 people14.0%

4 people5.4%

6 or more4.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$88▲ +76.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,000▼ -28.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.4%Homes owned outright51.6%Separate (detached) houses92.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms68.8%▼ -12.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Rented (21%) and Owned with a mortgage (14%).

Owned outright55%
Rented21%
Owned with a mortgage14%
Other tenure10%

Types of homes

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Other dwelling (4%).

Separate house96%
Other dwelling4%

Bedrooms per home

In 6490, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms38.7%

2 bedrooms24.7%

4 bedrooms22.6%

5 or more7.5%

1 bedroom4.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200100.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6490, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 63%, followed by Under $1,000 (38%).

$1,000–$1,79941.7%

Under $1,00025.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.8%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6490, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 31%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 4 or more (18%).

2 vehicles33.7%

1 vehicle30.2%

4 or more19.8%

3 vehicles18.6%

No vehicle5.8%

How people get to work

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)65.3%

Worked at home15.3%

Walked5.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.4%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation50.7%Employed full-time64.3%

Industries people work in

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 36%, followed by Public administration & safety (16%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing35.7%

Public administration & safety16.3%

Health care & social assistance10.2%

Wholesale trade9.2%

Mining7.1%

Education & training6.1%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Manufacturing3.1%

Retail trade3.1%

Occupations people work in

In 6490, WA, the largest group is Managers at 36%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (13%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Managers37.8%

Machinery operators & drivers13.3%

Community & personal service12.2%

Labourers12.2%

Technicians & trades10.2%

Clerical & administrative10.2%

Professionals7.1%

Sales workers3.1%

Nearby areas

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