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6722, WA

4,872 km²

6722, WA has a largely renting community and a notably young population.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 6722, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,305▲ +7.2%since 2011 Median age32 yrs▲ +6.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population22.3%People aged 65 and over3.7%Children under 1525.2%People in a de facto relationship23.4%▲ +4.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)36.6%

Children (0–14)25.2%

Older adults (45–64)22.8%

Youth (15–24)11.5%

Seniors (65+)3.7%

Marital status

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (7%).

Never married49%
Married38%
Divorced7%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia63.8%

New Zealand5.3%

Philippines3.4%

England1.8%

India1.5%

South Africa1.2%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.0%

Italy0.0%

Ancestry

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Australian at 35%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (8%).

Australian27.4%

English25.8%

Irish6.1%

Scottish5.8%

Filipino3.9%

German2.7%

Italian2.0%

Indian1.4%

Chinese1.3%

Dutch1.1%

Language

People using another language at home15.6%

Language used at home

In 6722, WA, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Tagalog (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only67.5%

Tagalog1.7%

Mandarin0.4%

Vietnamese0.4%

Hindi0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.0%

Religious affiliation

In 6722, WA, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (39%) and Islam (5%).

No religion52%
Christianity39%
Islam5%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.4%

Highest year of school

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1243.3%

Year 1020.0%

Year 1111.9%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Highest qualification level

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV37.2%

Bachelor degree12.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.7%

Certificate I / II3.5%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 35%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Society & culture (10%).

Engineering & related23.7%

Management & commerce11.7%

Society & culture6.6%

Education6.6%

Health6.4%

Architecture & building4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Agriculture & environment1.4%

Creative arts1.2%

Natural & physical sciences0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,413▲ +3.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,595▼ -7.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,029▲ +4.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.0%

Household income distribution

In 6722, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and $3,000–$3,999 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.7%

$4,000 or more21.0%

$3,000–$3,99917.0%

$650–$1,49911.8%

Under $6506.4%

Personal income distribution

In 6722, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99928.5%

Under $65022.9%

$650–$1,49920.4%

$3,000 or more10.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition16.9%People with a mental health condition4.6%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6722, WA, the largest group is None at 79%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (3%).

None64.8%

One condition13.1%

Two conditions2.7%

Three or more1.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Asthma at 25%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (18%).

Asthma6.4%

Mental health4.6%

Other condition4.6%

Diabetes3.5%

Arthritis3.1%

Heart disease1.6%

Cancer0.9%

Lung condition0.7%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care6.2%People caring for children unpaid29.1%People who served in the Defence Force1.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -6.9%since 2011 One-parent families15.1%People living alone25.1%▲ +42.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children21%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In 6722, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people29.2%

1 person25.1%

3 people16.6%

4 people15.6%

5 people8.2%

6 or more5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$240▲ +100.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,408▼ -45.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting66.7%Homes owned outright6.9%Separate (detached) houses71.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.1%▼ -1.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Rented at 68%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (20%) and Owned outright (7%).

Rented68%
Owned with a mortgage20%
Owned outright7%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 72%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (21%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

Separate house72%
Townhouse / semi-detached21%
Flat or apartment6%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 6722, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms47.4%

4 bedrooms26.5%

2 bedrooms12.6%

1 bedroom8.0%

5 or more3.1%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Under $200 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and $350–$549 (20%).

Under $20039.1%

$200–$34922.3%

$350–$54918.4%

$550–$7497.4%

$750 or more3.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 6722, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 35%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79932.5%

Under $1,00027.6%

$1,800–$2,99918.7%

$3,000 or more15.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.5%▼ -4.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6722, WA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles41.3%

1 vehicle30.1%

3 vehicles15.5%

4 or more6.6%

No vehicle6.5%

How people get to work

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 85%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (3%).

Car (driver)71.9%

Car (passenger)6.8%

Worked at home2.4%

Walked2.0%

Bus1.1%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years55.4%Recent arrivals from overseas16.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation66.6%Employed full-time71.8%

Industries people work in

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Mining at 27%, followed by Transport & warehousing (10%) and Health care & social assistance (9%).

Mining25.8%

Transport & warehousing9.6%

Health care & social assistance8.9%

Education & training7.9%

Retail trade6.6%

Construction6.2%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing4.4%

Accommodation & food4.3%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 6722, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 26%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (17%) and Professionals (12%).

Technicians & trades25.1%

Machinery operators & drivers16.8%

Professionals11.3%

Labourers11.0%

Clerical & administrative10.3%

Community & personal service9.6%

Managers7.2%

Sales workers6.1%

Areas within 6722, WA

South Hedland

Nearby areas

6760, WA 6721, WA 6758, WA 6718, WA 6720, WA 6713, WA 6714, WA 6751, WA

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