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6642, WA

100,189 km²

6642, WA is characterised by far more renters than most areas and a youthful population.

Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 6642, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,200▼ -12.9%since 2011 Median age34 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population37.4%People aged 65 and over8.7%Children under 1514.7%People in a de facto relationship23.2%▲ +4.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)36.5%

Older adults (45–64)26.1%

Children (0–14)14.7%

Youth (15–24)13.8%

Seniors (65+)8.7%

Marital status

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Never married at 56%, followed by Married (28%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married56%
Married28%
Divorced8%
Separated5%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (3%).

Australia61.0%

New Zealand2.8%

England2.1%

Philippines1.3%

India0.8%

China0.8%

South Africa0.4%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In 6642, WA, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (9%).

English19.7%

Australian17.4%

Irish5.0%

Scottish4.4%

German2.6%

Chinese1.7%

Filipino1.5%

Italian1.1%

Indian0.7%

Greek0.3%

Language

People using another language at home14.2%

Language used at home

In 6642, WA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only60.9%

Mandarin0.9%

Tagalog0.5%

Cantonese0.3%

Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion37.0%

Religious affiliation

In 6642, WA, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Other religions (2%).

No religion53%
Christianity44%
Other religions2%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.6%

Highest year of school

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1229.9%

Year 1022.6%

Year 1110.1%

Year 9 or below9.6%

Highest qualification level

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV23.9%

Bachelor degree11.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.8%

Postgraduate degree2.6%

Certificate I / II2.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate0.6%

Field of qualification

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 31%, followed by Management & commerce (13%) and Society & culture (11%).

Engineering & related14.7%

Management & commerce6.1%

Society & culture5.5%

Education4.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.0%

Health3.1%

Architecture & building2.6%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.1%

Creative arts1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,010▲ +9.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,243▲ +23.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,292▲ +17.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.6%

Household income distribution

In 6642, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (27%).

$1,500–$2,99927.5%

$650–$1,49925.7%

Under $65022.1%

$3,000–$3,9995.1%

$4,000 or more2.5%

Personal income distribution

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (27%).

Under $65027.4%

$1,500–$2,99919.4%

$650–$1,49918.6%

$3,000 or more4.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.2%People with a mental health condition4.4%People needing help with daily activities1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6642, WA, the largest group is None at 76%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (4%).

None56.0%

One condition12.6%

Two conditions3.1%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Diabetes at 20%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Diabetes6.3%

Asthma4.7%

Mental health4.4%

Heart disease4.3%

Arthritis3.6%

Other condition3.3%

Lung condition1.8%

Cancer1.3%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.9%People providing unpaid care6.4%People caring for children unpaid18.8%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework12.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families29.3%People living alone37.3%▲ +8.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 39%, followed by One-parent families (29%) and Couples without children (27%).

Couples with children39%
One-parent families29%
Couples without children27%
Other families5%

Household size

In 6642, WA, the largest group is 1 person at 37%, followed by 2 people (28%) and 3 people (15%).

1 person37.3%

2 people28.6%

3 people14.9%

4 people8.0%

6 or more6.9%

5 people5.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$115▲ +36.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$650▲ +50.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting49.6%Homes owned outright25.7%Separate (detached) houses78.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms69.9%▼ -6.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Rented at 54%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Other tenure (13%).

Rented54%
Owned outright28%
Other tenure13%
Owned with a mortgage6%

Types of homes

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling4%

Bedrooms per home

In 6642, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 54%, followed by 4 bedrooms (17%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms50.7%

4 bedrooms15.6%

2 bedrooms13.0%

1 bedroom9.4%

5 or more3.6%

Studio / none1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Under $200 at 86%, followed by $200–$349 (14%).

Under $20067.2%

$200–$34910.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00071.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle18.1%▲ +53.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6642, WA, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 41%, followed by 2 vehicles (24%) and No vehicle (18%).

1 vehicle40.6%

2 vehicles23.6%

No vehicle18.1%

4 or more8.7%

3 vehicles7.5%

How people get to work

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Walked (24%) and Bus (13%).

Car (driver)36.2%

Walked18.6%

Bus9.7%

Car (passenger)6.4%

Worked at home5.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.3%Recent arrivals from overseas29.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation49.1%Employed full-time74.5%

Industries people work in

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Mining at 31%, followed by Education & training (14%) and Accommodation & food (12%).

Mining30.4%

Education & training13.5%

Accommodation & food11.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.1%

Health care & social assistance7.0%

Retail trade6.4%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Construction3.7%

Transport & warehousing3.3%

Administrative & support2.5%

Occupations people work in

In 6642, WA, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Managers (16%).

Machinery operators & drivers18.0%

Technicians & trades17.6%

Managers15.5%

Professionals12.4%

Labourers12.4%

Community & personal service9.7%

Clerical & administrative7.9%

Sales workers3.7%

Areas within 6642, WA

Meekatharra

Nearby areas

6754, WA 6640, WA 6753, WA 6705, WA 6751, WA 6646, WA 6638, WA 6437, WA

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