Postcode · Area profile

6530, WA

127 km²

6530, WA is characterised by more residents than most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and a slightly younger population.

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📍 6530, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population33,378▲ +4.4%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +11.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.3%People aged 65 and over18.2%Children under 1519.5%People in a de facto relationship13.6%▲ +3.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)26.4%

Young adults (25–44)24.1%

Children (0–14)19.5%

Seniors (65+)18.2%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Married43%
Never married37%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia76.1%

England3.6%

New Zealand1.8%

Philippines1.3%

South Africa1.2%

India0.6%

Italy0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

China0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In 6530, WA, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (36%) and Irish (9%).

English38.2%

Australian38.2%

Irish9.2%

Scottish8.4%

Italian3.8%

German3.2%

Filipino1.7%

Dutch1.7%

Indian1.0%

Chinese0.8%

Language

People using another language at home7.9%

Language used at home

In 6530, WA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only81.9%

Tagalog0.6%

Italian0.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Vietnamese0.3%

Arabic0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.7%

Religious affiliation

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (46%) and Islam (2%).

Christianity50%
No religion46%
Islam2%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.1%

Highest year of school

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1240.6%

Year 1026.6%

Year 1112.4%

Year 9 or below9.8%

Highest qualification level

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV36.8%

Bachelor degree15.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.4%

Certificate I / II4.5%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Field of qualification

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related17.7%

Management & commerce12.9%

Health10.8%

Education9.2%

Society & culture8.9%

Architecture & building5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Agriculture & environment2.8%

Creative arts2.0%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$765▲ +28.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,483▲ +23.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,945▲ +32.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.2%

Household income distribution

In 6530, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99928.1%

$650–$1,49926.7%

Under $65018.5%

$3,000–$3,9999.0%

$4,000 or more7.3%

Personal income distribution

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65039.0%

$650–$1,49928.6%

$1,500–$2,99917.7%

$3,000 or more3.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.6%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6530, WA, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None57.3%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health9.4%

Asthma8.8%

Arthritis8.8%

Other condition7.4%

Diabetes5.8%

Heart disease4.4%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition2.1%

Dementia1.0%

Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.9%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families18.5%People living alone29.2%▲ +14.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6530, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.5%

1 person29.2%

3 people14.3%

4 people12.5%

5 people5.6%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +8.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▼ -6.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting31.0%Homes owned outright31.5%Separate (detached) houses85.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.9%▲ +2.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 34%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (32%).

Owned with a mortgage34%
Owned outright32%
Rented32%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 6530, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (38%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms40.9%

4 bedrooms37.0%

2 bedrooms12.8%

5 or more4.9%

1 bedroom2.6%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6530, WA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 58%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $350–$549 (16%).

$200–$34955.9%

Under $20023.4%

$350–$54915.7%

$550–$7490.7%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6530, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79940.2%

$1,800–$2,99925.5%

Under $1,00020.9%

$3,000 or more8.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.4%▼ -26.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6530, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles38.3%

1 vehicle36.1%

3 vehicles13.5%

4 or more6.7%

No vehicle5.4%

How people get to work

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (4%).

Car (driver)70.0%

Car (passenger)6.0%

Worked at home3.8%

Walked2.0%

Bus1.1%

Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.9%Recent arrivals from overseas9.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation58.7%Employed full-time58.6%

Industries people work in

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.9%

Retail trade11.0%

Education & training10.5%

Construction9.0%

Accommodation & food7.4%

Transport & warehousing6.3%

Mining6.3%

Public administration & safety6.2%

Other services4.3%

Professional & technical3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 6530, WA, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals17.2%

Technicians & trades16.6%

Community & personal service13.7%

Labourers11.7%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Managers9.5%

Sales workers9.4%

Machinery operators & drivers9.0%

Areas within 6530, WA

Geraldton

Nearby areas

6528, WA 6535, WA 6632, WA 6525, WA 6522, WA 6628, WA 6519, WA 6536, WA

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