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6603, WA

1,726 km²

6603, WA has fewer university graduates than most areas and somewhat more renters than the norm.

It also has a modest population and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 6603, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,110▼ -1.5%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +13.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.9%People aged 65 and over22.2%Children under 1519.4%People in a de facto relationship13.4%▼ -4.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)24.7%

Young adults (25–44)24.5%

Seniors (65+)22.2%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Youth (15–24)7.7%

Marital status

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (9%).

Married49%
Never married32%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia77.9%

New Zealand3.5%

England3.3%

Philippines1.1%

South Africa0.9%

India0.6%

China0.3%

Ancestry

In 6603, WA, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (9%).

English43.7%

Australian42.3%

Scottish10.2%

Irish9.4%

German2.6%

Dutch2.3%

Italian0.8%

Filipino0.8%

Indian0.7%

Vietnamese0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.8%

Language used at home

In 6603, WA, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only87.6%

Tagalog0.5%

Mandarin0.3%

Religion

People with no religion43.2%

Religious affiliation

In 6603, WA, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (48%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion49%
Christianity48%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.2%

Highest year of school

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1243.8%

Year 1029.8%

Year 118.8%

Year 9 or below6.6%

Highest qualification level

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Bachelor degree (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV40.2%

Bachelor degree12.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.7%

Certificate I / II4.6%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Education (14%).

Engineering & related19.5%

Management & commerce10.9%

Education10.5%

Health8.4%

Society & culture7.3%

Agriculture & environment7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Architecture & building4.8%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$768▲ +20.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,320▲ +11.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,785▲ +29.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.7%

Household income distribution

In 6603, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99925.5%

Under $65020.2%

$3,000–$3,9998.6%

$4,000 or more7.0%

Personal income distribution

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65038.6%

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99917.7%

$3,000 or more3.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.2%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6603, WA, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None58.8%

One condition20.3%

Two conditions6.2%

Three or more3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Arthritis at 17%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis8.7%

Asthma8.6%

Mental health7.9%

Diabetes6.1%

Other condition5.8%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition3.1%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.9%People providing unpaid care9.9%People caring for children unpaid26.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.7%People living alone32.5%▲ +2.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6603, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people38.2%

1 person32.5%

3 people11.4%

4 people9.1%

5 people5.7%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180▲ +44.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +16.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting30.9%Homes owned outright39.8%Separate (detached) houses93.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.2%▼ -1.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Rented (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

Owned outright41%
Rented32%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%

Bedrooms per home

In 6603, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms45.9%

4 bedrooms25.5%

2 bedrooms13.9%

5 or more6.8%

1 bedroom5.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Under $200 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (42%) and $350–$549 (3%).

Under $20052.9%

$200–$34939.7%

$350–$5492.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6603, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (45%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

$1,000–$1,79938.8%

Under $1,00037.8%

$1,800–$2,9998.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.8%▼ -71.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6603, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles43.6%

1 vehicle30.9%

3 vehicles18.6%

4 or more5.1%

No vehicle2.8%

How people get to work

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Walked (10%).

Car (driver)60.1%

Worked at home9.5%

Walked8.4%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Bus0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.0%Recent arrivals from overseas12.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation63.0%Employed full-time63.6%

Industries people work in

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 24%, followed by Wholesale trade (11%) and Education & training (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.7%

Wholesale trade10.8%

Education & training7.9%

Health care & social assistance7.0%

Retail trade6.2%

Public administration & safety6.0%

Accommodation & food5.5%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Other services4.2%

Administrative & support3.5%

Occupations people work in

In 6603, WA, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Labourers (14%).

Managers20.5%

Technicians & trades16.5%

Labourers13.4%

Machinery operators & drivers11.7%

Clerical & administrative10.8%

Professionals9.7%

Community & personal service7.9%

Sales workers7.0%

Nearby areas

6605, WA 6460, WA 6461, WA 6571, WA 6569, WA 6568, WA 6606, WA 6572, WA

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