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6562, WA

348 km²

6562, WA has mostly owner-occupied homes, a below-average share of degree-holders and a modest population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,413▲ +23.2%since 2011Median age45 yrs▲ +2.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over21.7%Children under 1519.0%People in a de facto relationship16.0%▲ +24.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46565

Age structure

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)28.4%
Seniors (65+)21.7%
Young adults (25–44)21.5%
Children (0–14)19.0%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia72.3%
England8.0%
New Zealand3.3%
South Africa0.6%
Philippines0.6%

Ancestry

In 6562, WA, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (36%) and Scottish (9%).

English43.9%
Australian41.5%
Scottish10.7%
Irish10.3%
German3.4%
Italian2.8%
Dutch1.4%
Chinese0.6%
Filipino0.6%
Indian0.2%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In 6562, WA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only86.3%
Mandarin0.6%

Religion

People with no religion50.8%

Religious affiliation

In 6562, WA, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion58%
  • Christianity41%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.1%

Highest year of school

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1236.9%
Year 1030.5%
Year 1111.5%
Year 9 or below9.6%

Highest qualification level

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (14%).

Certificate III / IV39.3%
Advanced diploma / diploma14.0%
Bachelor degree10.2%
Certificate I / II3.6%
Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%
Postgraduate degree1.5%

Field of qualification

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 26%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related19.7%
Management & commerce11.4%
Health8.8%
Society & culture8.8%
Education7.1%
Architecture & building5.6%
Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%
Agriculture & environment3.6%
Creative arts3.2%
Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$711▲ +38.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,547▲ +45.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,760▲ +47.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.0%

Household income distribution

In 6562, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 31%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (16%).

$650–$1,49925.2%
$1,500–$2,99925.2%
Under $65013.4%
$4,000 or more10.3%
$3,000–$3,9997.8%

Personal income distribution

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65041.8%
$650–$1,49925.6%
$1,500–$2,99917.2%
$3,000 or more4.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.1%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6562, WA, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None55.0%
One condition20.9%
Two conditions7.1%
Three or more3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis11.2%
Asthma9.3%
Mental health8.8%
Other condition7.1%
Diabetes4.7%
Heart disease4.5%
Cancer4.4%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.3%
Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.6%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid24.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +4.0%since 2011One-parent families12.2%People living alone17.4%▼ -14.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children33%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In 6562, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (17%) and 4 people (15%).

2 people41.9%
1 person17.4%
4 people15.1%
3 people14.5%
5 people6.3%
6 or more5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +25.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,800▲ +18.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting9.4%Homes owned outright35.6%Separate (detached) houses99.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.5%▲ +0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (10%).

  • Owned with a mortgage52%
  • Owned outright36%
  • Rented10%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 6562, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

4 bedrooms39.2%
3 bedrooms35.4%
2 bedrooms10.1%
5 or more9.9%
1 bedroom2.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6562, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 53%, followed by $200–$349 (48%).

$350–$54946.7%
$200–$34942.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6562, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$1,800–$2,99933.9%
$1,000–$1,79932.2%
Under $1,00011.8%
$3,000 or more10.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.5%▼ -32.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6562, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 3 vehicles (23%) and 4 or more (18%).

2 vehicles40.3%
3 vehicles23.2%
4 or more18.5%
1 vehicle17.0%
No vehicle1.5%

How people get to work

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)63.2%
Worked at home9.0%
Car (passenger)3.4%
Walked2.1%
Bus2.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.8%Recent arrivals from overseas5.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.1%Labour-force participation56.4%Employed full-time59.9%

Industries people work in

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Mining at 12%, followed by Public administration & safety (12%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Mining11.7%
Public administration & safety11.1%
Health care & social assistance9.9%
Construction8.5%
Retail trade7.5%
Education & training7.3%
Other services6.8%
Manufacturing6.0%
Transport & warehousing6.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.9%

Occupations people work in

In 6562, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Professionals (13%).

Technicians & trades20.2%
Community & personal service15.5%
Professionals12.9%
Managers12.1%
Machinery operators & drivers11.6%
Clerical & administrative10.1%
Labourers8.1%
Sales workers7.3%

Nearby areas

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