Postcode · Area profile

6716, WA

19,483 km²

📍 6716, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,084▲ +66.5%since 2011 Median age32 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.6%People aged 65 and over2.5%Children under 1522.2%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 44%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)43.3%

Children (0–14)22.2%

Older adults (45–64)21.8%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Seniors (65+)2.5%

Marital status

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (42%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married45%
Married42%
Divorced8%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and England (4%).

Australia64.4%

New Zealand4.6%

England3.2%

Philippines1.6%

Italy0.5%

India0.4%

China0.4%

South Africa0.4%

Language

People using another language at home11.1%

Language used at home

In 6716, WA, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only73.2%

Tagalog0.7%

Mandarin0.4%

Greek0.3%

Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion48.8%

Religious affiliation

In 6716, WA, the largest group is No religion at 60%, followed by Christianity (36%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion60%
Christianity36%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%

Education

Completed Year 1246.3%

Highest year of school

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1246.3%

Year 1019.3%

Year 119.9%

Year 9 or below4.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$2,077▲ +13.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,028▼ -27.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,625▼ -8.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week41.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.2%

Household income distribution

In 6716, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $4,000 or more (19%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99934.8%

$4,000 or more15.2%

$650–$1,49913.6%

$3,000–$3,9999.1%

Under $6507.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition13.3%People with a mental health condition4.4%People needing help with daily activities1.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Asthma at 28%, followed by Mental health (23%) and Other condition (12%).

Asthma5.4%

Mental health4.4%

Other condition2.4%

Diabetes2.3%

Arthritis1.9%

Cancer1.4%

Heart disease1.1%

Lung condition0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.7%People providing unpaid care5.1%People caring for children unpaid30.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -7.4%since 2011 One-parent families4.6%

Family composition

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 76%, followed by Couples without children (15%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples with children76%
Couples without children15%
One-parent families5%
Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$28→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011 Households renting78.8%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses54.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Rented at 91%, followed by Other tenure (9%).

Rented91%
Other tenure9%

Types of homes

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 62%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (29%) and Other dwelling (9%).

Separate house62%
Townhouse / semi-detached29%
Other dwelling9%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years55.8%

How people get to work

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Bus at 47%, followed by Car (driver) (27%) and Walked (10%).

Bus34.5%

Car (driver)20.0%

Walked7.5%

Car (passenger)7.1%

Worked at home3.1%

Bicycle1.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate1.9%Labour-force participation70.7%Employed full-time76.7%

Industries people work in

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Mining at 54%, followed by Construction (18%) and Education & training (7%).

Mining52.3%

Construction17.2%

Education & training6.4%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Administrative & support3.0%

Public administration & safety2.1%

Manufacturing1.9%

Other services1.6%

Professional & technical1.4%

Health care & social assistance1.2%

Occupations people work in

In 6716, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 32%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (29%) and Labourers (11%).

Technicians & trades31.7%

Machinery operators & drivers28.2%

Labourers10.8%

Professionals8.9%

Community & personal service6.3%

Managers6.1%

Clerical & administrative4.4%

Sales workers1.6%

Nearby areas

6714, WA 6718, WA 6720, WA 6713, WA 6712, WA 6751, WA 6754, WA 6710, WA

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