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6068, WA vs 6084, WA
Postcode comparison ≈ 26 km apart · 6068, WA profile · 6084, WA profile
6068, WA 6084, WA
Postcode 6084 and postcode 6068 are nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Postcode 6084 is a larger community where typical weekly household income is well higher at $2,076, compared to $1,375 in postcode 6068. Renters in postcode 6084 also pay far more, with a typical weekly rent of $350 against $120 in postcode 6068. Residents in postcode 6068 are far older, with a typical age of 54 compared to 40 in postcode 6084.
Both areas share a similar typical weekly personal income of around $880. While they are both car-dependent, postcode 6068 has far more public transport routes and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. In contrast, postcode 6084 has more schools within 3km and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of one. Since 2011, the gap in household income has widened, while the difference in average home size has narrowed.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
10
0th pct
9,063
65th pct
- First area, 2011: 3
- First area, 2016: 7
- First area, 2021: 10
- Second area, 2011: 6,389
- Second area, 2016: 8,240
- Second area, 2021: 9,063
Median age
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
54 yrs
90th pct
40 yrs
36th pct
- First area, 2011: 30 yrs
- First area, 2016: 65 yrs
- First area, 2021: 54 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
Age structure
30.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+0.4 pts ▸
30.4%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+23.3 pts ▸
23.3%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+19.6 pts ▸
19.6%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+13.5 pts ▸
13.5%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+13.3 pts ▸
13.3%
Marital status
90.0%
Never married
◂ +55.9 pts
34.1%
0.0%
Married
+51.0 pts ▸
51.0%
0.0%
Divorced
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Separated
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Widowed
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
Age & sex structure
6068, WA
6084, WA
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in 6084, WA: 0.3% males, 0.4% females
- 80–84 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in 6084, WA: 0.7% males, 0.5% females
- 75–79 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in 6084, WA: 1.3% males, 1.2% females
- 70–74 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in 6084, WA: 2.1% males, 1.8% females
- 65–69 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in 6084, WA: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
- 60–64 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in 6084, WA: 3.2% males, 3.1% females
- 55–59 in 6068, WA: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in 6084, WA: 4.1% males, 4.1% females
- 50–54 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in 6084, WA: 4.1% males, 4.0% females
- 45–49 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in 6084, WA: 3.7% males, 4.0% females
- 40–44 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in 6084, WA: 3.0% males, 3.2% females
- 35–39 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in 6084, WA: 2.7% males, 3.2% females
- 30–34 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in 6084, WA: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
- 25–29 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in 6084, WA: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
- 20–24 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in 6084, WA: 3.4% males, 2.8% females
- 15–19 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in 6084, WA: 3.9% males, 3.2% females
- 10–14 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in 6084, WA: 3.8% males, 3.4% females
- 5–9 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in 6084, WA: 3.6% males, 3.1% females
- 0–4 in 6068, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in 6084, WA: 3.0% males, 2.6% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
30.0%
Australia
+39.1 pts ▸
69.1%
0.0%
England
+10.8 pts ▸
10.8%
0.0%
New Zealand
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
South Africa
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
India
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Philippines
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Italy
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
China
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
Ancestry
60.0%
English
◂ +12.5 pts
47.5%
0.0%
Australian
+40.6 pts ▸
40.6%
0.0%
Scottish
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Irish
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Italian
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
German
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Dutch
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Indian
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Greek
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Filipino
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
Language
Language used at home
40.0%
English only
+48.8 pts ▸
88.8%
0.0%
Mandarin
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Arabic
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Italian
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Greek
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Hindi
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Tagalog
even
0.0%
0.0%
Cantonese
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
40.0%
No religion
+10.3 pts ▸
50.3%
0.0%
Christianity
+39.3 pts ▸
39.3%
0.0%
Not stated
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Buddhism
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Islam
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Hinduism
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
40.0%
Year 12
+5.4 pts ▸
45.4%
30.0%
Year 10
◂ +2.1 pts
27.9%
0.0%
Year 11
+11.6 pts ▸
11.6%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
Highest qualification level
133.3%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +89.1 pts
44.2%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+14.2 pts ▸
14.2%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+14.0 pts ▸
14.0%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Engineering & related
+23.5 pts ▸
23.5%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+13.8 pts ▸
13.8%
0.0%
Health
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Society & culture
+8.4 pts ▸
8.4%
0.0%
Education
+7.0 pts ▸
7.0%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Creative arts
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Information technology
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
Income
Personal income
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
$899
75th pct
$872
72nd pct
- First area, 2016: $866
- First area, 2021: $899
- Second area, 2011: $649
- Second area, 2016: $735
- Second area, 2021: $872
Household income
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
$1,375
40th pct
$2,076
81st pct
- First area, 2011: $1,375
- First area, 2016: $1,374
- First area, 2021: $1,375
- Second area, 2011: $1,525
- Second area, 2016: $1,806
- Second area, 2021: $2,076
Family income
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
$3,250
95th pct
$2,245
73rd pct
- First area, 2021: $3,250
- Second area, 2011: $1,714
- Second area, 2016: $1,925
- Second area, 2021: $2,245
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+36.7 pts ▸
36.7%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+29.4 pts ▸
29.4%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+19.9 pts ▸
19.9%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
30.0%
Mental health
◂ +21.5 pts
8.5%
0.0%
Arthritis
+8.1 pts ▸
8.1%
0.0%
Asthma
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Other condition
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Diabetes
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.4 pts ▸
3.4%
0.0%
Cancer
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Number of long-term health conditions
0.0%
None
+63.7 pts ▸
63.7%
50.0%
One condition
◂ +31.2 pts
18.8%
0.0%
Two conditions
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
Three or more
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
Community Participation
Family & Households
Household size
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
2.0
10th pct
2.9
89th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.0
- First area, 2016: 1.5
- First area, 2021: 2.0
- Second area, 2011: 2.9
- Second area, 2016: 2.9
- Second area, 2021: 2.9
Housing & Dwellings
$120
6th pct
$350
65th pct
- First area, 2011: $73
- First area, 2021: $120
- Second area, 2011: $285
- Second area, 2016: $340
- Second area, 2021: $350
Mortgage
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
—
$2,000
74th pct
- Second area, 2011: $2,105
- Second area, 2016: $2,123
- Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom
in 6068, WAin 6084, WA
0.80
43rd pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2011: 1.00
- First area, 2016: 0.30
- First area, 2021: 0.80
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
100.0%
Walked
◂ +97.7 pts
2.3%
0.0%
Car (driver)
+63.8 pts ▸
63.8%
0.0%
Worked at home
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Bus
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Bicycle
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Train
+0.1 pts ▸
0.1%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
0.0%
Construction
+13.0 pts ▸
13.0%
0.0%
Mining
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+8.5 pts ▸
8.5%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Retail trade
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Education & training
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+5.6 pts ▸
5.6%
0.0%
Other services
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Wholesale trade
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
Occupations people work in
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+21.8 pts ▸
21.8%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+13.4 pts ▸
13.4%
0.0%
Professionals
+12.1 pts ▸
12.1%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Managers
+11.8 pts ▸
11.8%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Labourers
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Sales workers
+6.6 pts ▸
6.6%
Economy & Advantage
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6068, WA vs 6084, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6068/6068-wa/vs/POA6084/6084-wa