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6605, WA

510 km²

6605, WA stands out for remarkably few over-65s, with one of the smallest populations.

It also has fewer university graduates than most areas and rents well below most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population41—since 2011Median age45 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1514.6%People in a de facto relationship0.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In 6605, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Youth (15–24) (27%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)29.3%
Youth (15–24)22.0%
Children (0–14)14.6%
Young adults (25–44)14.6%

Marital status

In 6605, WA, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (33%) and Separated (14%).

  • Married42%
  • Never married33%
  • Separated14%
  • Divorced11%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6605, WA, Australia is the majority at 91%; New Zealand is next at 9%.

Australia70.7%
New Zealand7.3%

Ancestry

In 6605, WA, English is the majority at 52%; Australian is next at 24%.

English53.7%
Australian24.4%
Scottish9.8%
Irish7.3%
Italian7.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In 6605, WA, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only82.9%

Religion

People with no religion26.8%

Religious affiliation

In 6605, WA, Christianity is the majority at 59%; No religion is next at 41%.

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.3%

Highest year of school

In 6605, WA, Year 12 is the majority at 77%; Year 11 is next at 23%.

Year 1256.7%
Year 1116.7%

Highest qualification level

6605, WA splits fairly evenly between Bachelor degree (50%) and Certificate III / IV (50%).

Bachelor degree15.8%
Certificate III / IV15.8%

Field of qualification

In 6605, WA, Agriculture & environment is the majority at 57%; Education is next at 43%.

Agriculture & environment21.1%
Education15.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,275—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,875—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,416—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.3%

Household income distribution

In 6605, WA, $1,500–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

$1,500–$2,99937.5%

Personal income distribution

In 6605, WA, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 61%; $1,500–$2,999 is next at 31%.

$650–$1,49961.1%
$1,500–$2,99930.6%
Under $6508.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.6%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6605, WA, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 23%.

None48.8%
One condition14.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6605, WA, Asthma is the majority at 100%.

Asthma9.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers38.9%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid22.2%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In 6605, WA, Couples with children is the majority at 86%; Couples without children is next at 14%.

  • Couples with children86%
  • Couples without children14%

Household size

In 6605, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 50%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 5 people (25%).

2 people37.5%
1 person18.8%
5 people18.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$160—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6605, WA, Owned outright is the majority at 65%; Rented is next at 18%.

  • Owned outright65%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure18%

Types of homes

In 6605, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 6605, WA, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 3 bedrooms is next at 40%.

4 bedrooms56.3%
3 bedrooms37.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In 6605, WA, the largest group is 4 or more at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (30%).

4 or more25.0%
1 vehicle18.8%
3 vehicles18.8%

How people get to work

In 6605, WA, Car (driver) is the majority at 83%; Worked at home is next at 17%.

Car (driver)71.4%
Worked at home14.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years12.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation58.3%Employed full-time61.9%

Industries people work in

In 6605, WA, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 83%; Education & training is next at 17%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing71.4%
Education & training14.3%

Occupations people work in

In 6605, WA, Managers is the majority at 55%; Technicians & trades is next at 30%.

Managers52.4%
Technicians & trades28.6%
Professionals14.3%

Nearby areas

6606, WA6603, WA6466, WA6608, WA6467, WA6465, WA6461, WA6574, WA