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6536, WA

3,652 km²

6536, WA is characterised by an older age profile than most and fewer university graduates than most areas.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 6536, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,478▼ -1.3%since 2011 Median age53 yrs▲ +17.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.3%People aged 65 and over27.8%Children under 1512.2%People in a de facto relationship17.9%▲ +22.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)34.3%

Seniors (65+)27.8%

Young adults (25–44)18.0%

Children (0–14)12.2%

Youth (15–24)7.7%

Marital status

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (13%).

Married47%
Never married32%
Divorced13%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia69.2%

England6.7%

New Zealand2.6%

Philippines0.5%

South Africa0.5%

Vietnam0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In 6536, WA, the largest group is English at 41%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (10%).

English44.9%

Australian34.9%

Scottish11.0%

Irish7.4%

German5.0%

Italian3.0%

Dutch1.7%

Chinese0.6%

Filipino0.5%

Vietnamese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.4%

Language used at home

In 6536, WA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only83.5%

Mandarin0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion45.8%

Religious affiliation

In 6536, WA, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion55%
Christianity42%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.9%

Highest year of school

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1235.9%

Year 1029.8%

Year 1110.8%

Year 9 or below8.3%

Highest qualification level

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (16%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV38.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.2%

Bachelor degree11.0%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Postgraduate degree2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.7%

Field of qualification

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Architecture & building (12%).

Engineering & related19.0%

Management & commerce10.6%

Architecture & building8.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.5%

Health6.7%

Education5.9%

Society & culture4.7%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Creative arts2.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$640▲ +37.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,122▲ +46.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,427▲ +27.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.0%

Household income distribution

In 6536, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49934.8%

$1,500–$2,99922.6%

Under $65020.3%

$3,000–$3,9996.5%

$4,000 or more4.5%

Personal income distribution

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65042.6%

$650–$1,49926.8%

$1,500–$2,99912.7%

$3,000 or more2.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.9%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities4.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6536, WA, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None55.8%

One condition18.8%

Two conditions5.7%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis10.9%

Mental health7.3%

Asthma5.9%

Other condition5.7%

Diabetes4.5%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.1%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid17.4%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011 One-parent families8.7%People living alone31.6%▲ +8.8%since 2011

Family composition

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (42%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples without children49%
Couples with children42%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6536, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people45.1%

1 person31.6%

3 people10.4%

4 people9.2%

5 people2.7%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$258▲ +29.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,600▲ +14.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting26.9%Homes owned outright44.2%Separate (detached) houses79.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.6%▲ +8.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Owned outright46%
Rented28%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 81%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Other dwelling (6%).

Separate house81%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Other dwelling6%

Bedrooms per home

In 6536, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms45.8%

4 bedrooms21.5%

2 bedrooms19.6%

1 bedroom5.2%

5 or more4.3%

Studio / none1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6536, WA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 59%, followed by Under $200 (21%) and $350–$549 (17%).

$200–$34956.7%

Under $20020.0%

$350–$54916.7%

$750 or more2.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6536, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79933.9%

$1,800–$2,99924.4%

Under $1,00017.3%

$3,000 or more11.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.5%▼ -49.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6536, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles40.1%

1 vehicle37.3%

3 vehicles12.8%

4 or more6.7%

No vehicle3.5%

How people get to work

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Walked (11%) and Car (passenger) (9%).

Car (driver)50.9%

Walked8.5%

Car (passenger)7.2%

Worked at home6.2%

Bicycle3.2%

Bus1.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.8%Recent arrivals from overseas4.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.5%Labour-force participation50.3%Employed full-time48.2%

Industries people work in

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 24%, followed by Construction (12%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (9%).

Accommodation & food22.3%

Construction11.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.6%

Retail trade8.5%

Mining7.8%

Education & training7.2%

Health care & social assistance6.1%

Administrative & support4.9%

Public administration & safety3.8%

Transport & warehousing3.5%

Occupations people work in

In 6536, WA, the largest group is Labourers at 22%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers21.9%

Managers15.5%

Technicians & trades14.2%

Professionals12.3%

Community & personal service10.4%

Sales workers8.1%

Clerical & administrative7.8%

Machinery operators & drivers7.8%

Nearby areas

6532, WA 6535, WA 6537, WA 6530, WA 6632, WA 6528, WA 6630, WA 6628, WA

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