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6010, WA vs 6012, WA

Name: 6010, WA vs 6012, WA — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 4.8 km apart · 6010, WA profile · 6012, WA profile

6010, WA 6012, WA

Postcode 6010 and postcode 6012 are neighbouring areas in Greater Perth with some distinct differences in transport and housing. Postcode 6010 is much better connected for public transport, with far more stops and weekly departures, while postcode 6012 has more homes within a short walk of groceries. The typical rent in postcode 6010 is well higher at $460 compared to $300 in postcode 6012. Postcode 6010 also has a larger school presence, with 10 schools within 3 km compared to 5 in postcode 6012.

Everyday life in both areas is quite similar, as they share almost identical rates of children under 15, people per home, and typical monthly loan payments. Both areas have a very high share of university-qualified adults and high-earning households compared to the national figure. While postcode 6010 remains slightly older, the gap in typical age has narrowed since 2011. Similarly, the difference in the proportion of homes owned outright has decreased over the same period.

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Where they differ most

Population: 9,694 larger in 6010, WA Rent: $160 higher in 6010, WA Renting: 7.0 pts higher in 6012, WA 3+ bedrooms: 6.4 pts higher in 6010, WA Owned outright: 6.4 pts higher in 6010, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +9,694 larger in 6010, WA gap widening

18,863 82nd pct 9,169 65th pct

Median age in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +1 yrs older in 6010, WA gap narrowing

43 yrs 52nd pct 42 yrs 48th pct

Age structure

25.7% Older adults (45–64) +1.4 pts ▸ 27.0%

20.9% Young adults (25–44) +2.5 pts ▸ 23.4%

22.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.1 pts 19.6%

17.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.3 pts 16.9%

13.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.5 pts 13.0%

Marital status

49.7% Married ◂ +2.2 pts 47.5%

33.1% Never married +3.5 pts ▸ 36.6%

8.8% Divorced +0.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

5.9% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 4.4%

2.5% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

6010, WA 6012, WA

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

64.9% Australia ◂ +2.4 pts 62.5%

8.0% England even 8.0%

2.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 2.0%

2.1% China ◂ +1.0 pts 1.1%

1.4% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.9% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

0.3% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.1% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.1% Vietnam even 0.2%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.8% English ◂ +2.3 pts 41.5%

31.4% Australian ◂ +1.0 pts 30.3%

12.4% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 11.9%

12.2% Irish even 12.3%

6.0% Chinese ◂ +1.9 pts 4.1%

3.9% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

3.6% German +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

2.1% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 1.8%

1.7% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 1.5%

0.9% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.4% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.2% Vietnamese even 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

83.2% English only ◂ +2.5 pts 80.7%

2.9% Mandarin ◂ +1.1 pts 1.8%

0.6% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.7% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

0.1% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.0% Christianity ◂ +4.4 pts 42.6%

42.7% No religion +2.3 pts ▸ 45.0%

6.4% Not stated +0.5 pts ▸ 6.9%

1.4% Buddhism +1.3 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.6% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.8% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.6% Other religions even 0.6%

0.5% Judaism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +0.15 more in 6012, WA

3.09 48th pct 3.23 50th pct

Schools ≤3 km in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +5 more in 6010, WA

10 87th pct 5 76th pct

Students in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +4,432 more in 6010, WA

7,350 87th pct 2,918 76th pct

Avg size in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +151 larger in 6010, WA

735 89th pct 584 82nd pct

ICSEA in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +16 higher in 6010, WA

1,169 100th pct 1,153 99th pct

Highest year of school

80.8% Year 12 ◂ +2.4 pts 78.4%

7.5% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 8.1%

3.7% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.0% Year 9 or below +0.8 pts ▸ 2.7%

Highest qualification level

43.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.6 pts 41.0%

18.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.6 pts 18.0%

12.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.3 pts 11.7%

6.9% Certificate III / IV +2.9 pts ▸ 9.8%

5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 5.7%

0.7% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

22.9% Management & commerce ◂ +2.7 pts 20.2%

16.8% Health ◂ +2.1 pts 14.7%

14.2% Society & culture +0.1 pts ▸ 14.2%

10.2% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 10.7%

8.4% Education ◂ +0.1 pts 8.3%

5.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 6.3%

4.0% Creative arts +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.4% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%

1.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.8 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.3% Agriculture & environment +0.7 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.6% Information technology ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%

Income

Personal income in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +$112 higher in 6010, WA gap widening

$1,142 90th pct $1,030 86th pct

Household income in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +$285 higher in 6010, WA gap narrowing

$2,417 90th pct $2,132 84th pct

Family income in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +$142 higher in 6010, WA gap widening

$3,598 100th pct $3,456 98th pct

Household income distribution

31.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 28.9%

20.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 19.1%

17.7% $650–$1,499 +1.2 pts ▸ 18.9%

13.6% Under $650 +3.9 pts ▸ 17.6%

9.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.1 pts 8.0%

Personal income distribution

33.2% Under $650 +2.1 pts ▸ 35.4%

22.0% $650–$1,499 +0.7 pts ▸ 22.6%

21.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.5 pts 18.8%

17.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 16.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Mental health +1.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

7.8% Arthritis ◂ +1.1 pts 6.7%

7.1% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

6.5% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 6.0%

4.3% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

2.6% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.4% Lung condition even 1.3%

0.8% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.9% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.3% None +0.7 pts ▸ 68.1%

18.6% One condition ◂ +1.3 pts 17.3%

5.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 4.6%

2.1% Three or more +0.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even gap narrowing

2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

62.0% Couples with children +1.6 pts ▸ 63.6%

26.4% Couples without children ◂ +0.5 pts 25.8%

10.8% One-parent families ◂ +1.4 pts 9.4%

0.8% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

32.7% 2 people ◂ +2.3 pts 30.4%

28.6% 1 person +4.0 pts ▸ 32.6%

16.5% 4 people ◂ +1.2 pts 15.4%

13.9% 3 people ◂ +0.4 pts 13.4%

6.7% 5 people +0.1 pts ▸ 6.8%

1.4% 6 or more even 1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +$160 higher in 6010, WA gap widening

$460 88th pct $300 51st pct

Mortgage in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even gap narrowing

$3,000 97th pct $3,000 97th pct

People / bedroom in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even gap narrowing

0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.7% Owned outright ◂ +6.4 pts 34.3%

27.0% Rented +7.0 pts ▸ 33.9%

28.1% Owned with a mortgage +1.3 pts ▸ 29.3%

3.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 1.6%

1.0% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%

Types of homes

57.7% Separate house +3.7 pts ▸ 61.4%

21.9% Flat or apartment +2.0 pts ▸ 23.9%

20.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.7 pts 14.4%

0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

32.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 28.6%

28.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 25.5%

22.1% 2 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 23.4%

6.6% 1 bedroom +4.8 pts ▸ 11.4%

8.8% 5 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 9.9%

0.1% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

20.2% $200–$349 +22.1 pts ▸ 42.3%

29.6% $350–$549 ◂ +7.4 pts 22.2%

18.8% $750 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 10.6%

17.4% $550–$749 ◂ +10.7 pts 6.6%

10.3% Under $200 +3.8 pts ▸ 14.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 47.9%

19.8% $1,800–$2,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 19.8%

11.2% $1,000–$1,799 +1.8 pts ▸ 13.0%

12.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.7 pts 11.7%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +92 more in 6010, WA

132 86th pct 40 66th pct

Stops/1k in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +2.64 more in 6010, WA

7.00 82nd pct 4.36 57th pct

Departures/1k in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +1,207.4 more in 6010, WA

2,337.7 90th pct 1,130.3 75th pct

PT routes in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +9 more in 6010, WA

17 84th pct 8 66th pct

Stop walk in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +4 longer in 6010, WA

7 45th pct 3 29th pct

Drive to city in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +3 longer in 6012, WA

13 16th pct 16 21st pct

How people get to work

54.0% Car (driver) +0.9 pts ▸ 54.9%

13.4% Worked at home even 13.4%

4.6% Train +1.2 pts ▸ 5.9%

4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.5 pts 3.5%

3.8% Bus ◂ +1.5 pts 2.3%

2.9% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 2.6%

2.2% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 1.3%

Motor vehicles per home

40.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.1 pts 36.7%

37.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.0 pts 36.9%

11.2% 3 vehicles +0.1 pts ▸ 11.3%

5.0% No vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

5.0% 4 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.6 pts 16.9%

15.4% Professional & technical ◂ +2.4 pts 13.0%

10.7% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 10.4%

7.0% Retail trade +0.7 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.5% Mining ◂ +0.6 pts 6.9%

5.5% Accommodation & food +1.0 pts ▸ 6.5%

6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.4 pts 4.7%

4.6% Construction +0.7 pts ▸ 5.3%

4.0% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%

2.4% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.4% Other services +1.0 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.8% Rental & real estate ◂ +0.1 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Professionals ◂ +4.2 pts 38.6%

19.7% Managers ◂ +1.1 pts 18.6%

10.1% Community & personal service +0.6 pts ▸ 10.7%

9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.3 pts 9.5%

6.7% Sales workers +0.5 pts ▸ 7.2%

4.8% Technicians & trades +1.4 pts ▸ 6.2%

3.3% Labourers +1.9 pts ▸ 5.2%

1.5% Machinery operators & drivers +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even

10 100th pct 10 100th pct

IRSD decile in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +1 higher in 6010, WA

10 100th pct 9 86th pct

IER decile in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +1 higher in 6010, WA

9 86th pct 8 71st pct

IEO decile in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even

10 100th pct 10 100th pct

IRSAD score in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +24 higher in 6010, WA

1,131 97th pct 1,107 92nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +0.1 higher in 6012, WA

7.2 86th pct 7.3 87th pct

Types ≤15 min in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +0.2 more in 6012, WA

7.1 87th pct 7.3 90th pct

15-min city in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +5.5 pts higher in 6010, WA

97.6% 95th pct 92.2% 85th pct

Walk to shops in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +21.3 pts higher in 6012, WA

68.6% 71st pct 89.8% 87th pct

Walk to transit in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even

98.3% 84th pct 98.2% 84th pct

Walk to school in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +10.1 pts higher in 6010, WA

97.6% 94th pct 87.5% 81st pct

Walk to a park in 6010, WA in 6012, WA even

99.9% 85th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6012, WA

71.6% 81st pct 72.0% 81st pct

Amenities/1k in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +8.8 more in 6012, WA

17.4 48th pct 26.2 67th pct

Intersections/km² in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +76 higher in 6012, WA

195 84th pct 272 89th pct

Mean slope in 6010, WA in 6012, WA +1.5 pts higher in 6012, WA

6.8% 73rd pct 8.3% 84th pct

Compare 6010, WA with nearby areas

6009, WA 6011, WA 6015, WA 6008, WA 6014, WA 6012, WA 6005, WA 6157, WA

Compare 6012, WA with nearby areas

6011, WA 6159, WA 6158, WA 6157, WA 6160, WA 6156, WA 6010, WA 6009, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6010, WA vs 6012, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6010/6010-wa/vs/POA6012/6012-wa