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6762, WA

178,408 km²

6762, WA stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with a younger age profile than most.

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

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📍 6762, WA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population657▼ -44.1%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +3.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population33.6%People aged 65 and over2.9%Children under 158.5%People in a de facto relationship25.0%▲ +137.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 50%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Youth (15–24) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)49.6%

Older adults (45–64)23.3%

Youth (15–24)15.2%

Children (0–14)8.5%

Seniors (65+)2.9%

Marital status

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Never married at 63%, followed by Married (27%) and Divorced (6%).

Never married63%
Married27%
Divorced6%
Separated3%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and England (6%).

Australia59.7%

New Zealand4.9%

England4.3%

Philippines1.4%

South Africa1.2%

India0.6%

China0.6%

Ancestry

In 6762, WA, the largest group is English at 41%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (11%).

English21.5%

Australian12.3%

Irish5.5%

Scottish5.0%

German2.0%

Italian1.5%

Filipino1.5%

Dutch1.1%

Indian0.8%

Chinese0.6%

Language

People using another language at home37.6%

Language used at home

In 6762, WA, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only40.0%

Tagalog0.6%

Mandarin0.5%

Religion

People with no religion32.1%

Religious affiliation

In 6762, WA, the largest group is No religion at 46%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Other religions (8%).

No religion46%
Christianity41%
Other religions8%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1239.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.5%

Highest year of school

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1239.9%

Year 1014.6%

Year 1112.7%

Year 9 or below5.3%

Highest qualification level

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV30.9%

Bachelor degree11.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.4%

Certificate I / II4.3%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Field of qualification

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Engineering & related at 48%, followed by Management & commerce (8%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (8%).

Engineering & related29.0%

Management & commerce5.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Natural & physical sciences4.3%

Agriculture & environment3.5%

Architecture & building3.2%

Society & culture3.2%

Health2.1%

Education2.1%

Creative arts1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,833▲ +4.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,083▲ +20.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$715▲ +7.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week32.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In 6762, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 58%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (13%).

$650–$1,49942.3%

$1,500–$2,99921.2%

Under $6509.6%

Personal income distribution

In 6762, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (33%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.6%

Under $65024.1%

$3,000 or more12.9%

$650–$1,4994.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition9.7%People with a mental health condition1.8%People needing help with daily activities0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 6762, WA, the largest group is None at 87%, followed by One condition (10%) and Two conditions (3%).

None65.3%

One condition7.5%

Two conditions2.1%

Three or more0.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Diabetes at 24%, followed by Asthma (22%) and Other condition (21%).

Diabetes3.7%

Asthma3.3%

Other condition3.2%

Mental health1.8%

Heart disease1.2%

Cancer0.6%

Lung condition0.6%

Arthritis0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers4.8%People providing unpaid care8.7%People caring for children unpaid31.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.8%

Family & Households

Average household size4.2▲ +2.4%since 2011 One-parent families26.2%People living alone13.5%▼ -26.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by One-parent families (25%) and Couples without children (19%).

Couples with children50%
One-parent families25%
Couples without children19%
Other families6%

Household size

In 6762, WA, the largest group is 6 or more at 40%, followed by 3 people (21%) and 2 people (19%).

6 or more36.5%

3 people19.2%

2 people17.3%

1 person13.5%

4 people5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$50▼ -44.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.50▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting84.6%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses94.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.8%▼ -0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Rented at 86%, followed by Other tenure (14%).

Rented86%
Other tenure14%

Types of homes

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 6762, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 76%, followed by 2 bedrooms (18%) and 4 bedrooms (6%).

3 bedrooms73.1%

2 bedrooms17.3%

4 bedrooms5.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20097.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle44.4%▲ +41.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 6762, WA, the largest group is No vehicle at 47%, followed by 1 vehicle (41%) and 2 vehicles (12%).

No vehicle44.4%

1 vehicle38.9%

2 vehicles11.1%

How people get to work

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Bus at 40%, followed by Car (driver) (23%) and Walked (22%).

Bus27.8%

Car (driver)15.6%

Walked15.0%

Car (passenger)10.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.6%Recent arrivals from overseas12.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation56.0%Employed full-time69.1%

Industries people work in

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Mining at 65%, followed by Construction (6%) and Accommodation & food (5%).

Mining66.6%

Construction6.6%

Accommodation & food5.6%

Arts & recreation5.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.8%

Education & training3.8%

Other services3.1%

Health care & social assistance2.8%

Public administration & safety2.5%

Rental & real estate1.6%

Occupations people work in

In 6762, WA, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 31%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (28%) and Professionals (18%).

Technicians & trades30.6%

Machinery operators & drivers28.1%

Professionals17.5%

Labourers9.1%

Managers6.6%

Community & personal service4.1%

Clerical & administrative3.1%

Areas within 6762, WA

East Pilbara

Nearby areas

6725, WA 6758, WA 6760, WA 6726, WA 6753, WA 6765, WA 6722, WA 6646, WA

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