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6079, WA vs 6501, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 20 km apart · 6079, WA profile · 6501, WA profile

6079, WA 6501, WA

Postcode 6501 and postcode 6079 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. Postcode 6501 is more family-oriented, with 16.6% of people being children under 15, compared to none in postcode 6079. Residents in postcode 6079 are far older, with a typical age of 66 and 40% of the population aged 65 or over. Cultural differences are also sharp; 26.7% of people in postcode 6079 use another language at home, which is far higher than the 3.3% in postcode 6501.

Daily life in both places is very similar in some ways, as both are car-dependent and have no public transport stops. They also share a similar rate of people in de facto relationships and nearly identical typical family incomes of around $2,000 a week. However, the gaps between them are shifting; while the age gap has widened since 2011, the difference in the proportion of children has narrowed since 2016.

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Where they differ most

Population: 891 larger in 6501, WA Median age: 19 yrs older in 6079, WA Mortgage: $1,000 higher in 6501, WA Participation: 32.1 pts higher in 6501, WA Other language: 23.4 pts higher in 6079, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +891 larger in 6501, WA gap narrowing
30 1st pct 921 29th pct
Median age in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +19 yrs older in 6079, WA gap widening
66 yrs 100th pct 47 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +1.5 pts higher in 6501, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.5% 38th pct
Aged 65+ in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +22.7 pts higher in 6079, WA gap narrowing
40.0% 100th pct 17.3% 36th pct
Under 15 in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +16.6 pts higher in 6501, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 16.6% 41st pct
De facto in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6079, WA gap narrowing
12.5% 51st pct 12.3% 48th pct

Age structure

40.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.0 pts 35.0%
40.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.7 pts 17.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

62.5% Married ◂ +9.6 pts 52.9%
12.5% Never married +17.8 pts ▸ 30.3%
12.5% Divorced ◂ +1.3 pts 11.2%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

6079, WA 6501, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +15.3 pts higher in 6079, WA gap widening
36.7% 88th pct 21.4% 69th pct

Country of birth

56.7% Australia +13.8 pts ▸ 70.5%
0.0% England +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% New Zealand +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

56.7% Australian ◂ +12.3 pts 44.4%
26.7% English +20.5 pts ▸ 47.1%
13.3% Scottish ◂ +3.5 pts 9.9%
0.0% Irish +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
10.0% Italian ◂ +6.9 pts 3.1%
0.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dutch +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +23.4 pts higher in 6079, WA gap widening
26.7% 86th pct 3.3% 33rd pct
Limited English in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.3 pts higher in 6501, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 41st pct

Language used at home

90.0% English only +0.3 pts ▸ 90.3%
0.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +17.0 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
33.3% 23rd pct 50.4% 81st pct

Religious affiliation

80.0% Christianity ◂ +39.3 pts 40.7%
33.3% No religion +17.0 pts ▸ 50.4%
0.0% Not stated +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +7.6 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
31.0% 10th pct 38.6% 29th pct
Bachelor+ in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +7.7 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 11th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.4% Year 10 ◂ +11.7 pts 29.6%
31.0% Year 12 +7.6 pts ▸ 38.6%
20.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.6 pts 9.1%
10.3% Year 11 +3.0 pts ▸ 13.4%

Highest qualification level

66.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.4 pts 41.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

50.0% Management & commerce ◂ +36.4 pts 13.6%
25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +2.8 pts 22.2%
0.0% Health +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Society & culture +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Education +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Creative arts +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Information technology +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +$198 higher in 6501, WA gap narrowing
$575 14th pct $773 55th pct
Household income in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +$203 higher in 6079, WA gap narrowing
$2,062 80th pct $1,859 70th pct
Family income in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +$25 higher in 6079, WA gap narrowing
$2,083 63rd pct $2,058 61st pct
High earners in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +12.6 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.6% 71st pct
High-income homes in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 25.7% 75th pct

Household income distribution

43.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.4 pts 25.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
18.8% Under $650 ◂ +5.1 pts 13.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

56.3% Under $650 ◂ +15.1 pts 41.2%
34.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.1 pts 27.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +13.4 pts higher in 6501, WA
16.7% 4th pct 30.1% 54th pct
Mental health in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +8.8 pts higher in 6501, WA
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 51st pct
Needs assistance in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +5.1 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 45th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.3% Diabetes ◂ +7.6 pts 5.8%
10.0% Arthritis +0.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Other condition +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Heart disease +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.3% None ◂ +1.8 pts 61.6%
30.0% One condition ◂ +10.2 pts 19.8%
0.0% Two conditions +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Three or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +13.3 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 24th pct
Unpaid carers in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +3.3 pts higher in 6501, WA gap narrowing
9.4% 14th pct 12.6% 48th pct
Unpaid child care in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +7.4 pts higher in 6501, WA gap narrowing
18.8% 14th pct 26.2% 58th pct
Defence service in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +3.7 pts higher in 6501, WA
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 71st pct
Housework 15h+ in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +7.9 pts higher in 6079, WA gap narrowing
31.3% 97th pct 23.4% 53rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.4 larger in 6501, WA gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.7 79th pct
One-parent in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +10.9 pts higher in 6501, WA
0.0% 0th pct 10.9% 37th pct
Living alone in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 17.6% 14th pct

Family composition

34.5% Couples with children +19.6 pts ▸ 54.1%
48.3% Couples without children ◂ +14.9 pts 33.4%
0.0% One-parent families +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Household size

37.5% 2 people +2.4 pts ▸ 39.9%
0.0% 1 person +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 3 people +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% 4 people +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% 5 people +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 6 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +$80 higher in 6501, WA
$280 46th pct $360 67th pct
Mortgage in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +$1,000 higher in 6501, WA
$1,000 19th pct $2,000 74th pct
People / bedroom in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.20 higher in 6501, WA gap steady
0.60 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 8.4% 8th pct
Owned outright in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 32.2% 30th pct
Separate houses in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 86.7% 79th pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.3% Owned outright ◂ +24.1 pts 32.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
37.5% Rented ◂ +29.1 pts 8.4%
0.0% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.5% 4 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 48.3%
25.0% 3 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% 5 or more +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Studio / none +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +51.9 pts ▸ 51.9%
0.0% $200–$349 +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Under $200 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 0.9% 16th pct
Work from home in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 13.5% 40th pct
PT commute in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 0.6% 47th pct
PT stops in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +80 longer in 6501, WA
35 47th pct 115 86th pct

How people get to work

114.3% Car (driver) ◂ +49.6 pts 64.7%
57.1% Worked at home ◂ +43.7 pts 13.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Walked +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.3% 2 vehicles +2.3 pts ▸ 33.5%
31.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.3 pts 25.0%
25.0% 4 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% 1 vehicle +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% No vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +2.5 pts higher in 6501, WA gap narrowing
23.3% 12th pct 25.9% 18th pct
Recent arrivals in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 3.6% 25th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 4.7% 61st pct
Participation in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +32.1 pts higher in 6501, WA gap widening
31.3% 0th pct 63.4% 65th pct
Full-time in 6079, WAin 6501, WA
— 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Mining +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Construction +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Retail trade +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

57.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +46.0 pts 11.1%
42.9% Managers ◂ +27.9 pts 15.0%
42.9% Labourers ◂ +29.6 pts 13.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Professionals +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +1 higher in 6079, WA
7 64th pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
6 57th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
10 100th pct 10 100th pct
IEO decile in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +1 higher in 6079, WA
4 36th pct 3 29th pct
IRSAD score in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +32 higher in 6079, WA
1,016 68th pct 984 53rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.2 higher in 6501, WA
0.2 2nd pct 0.4 5th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.3 more in 6501, WA
0.2 1st pct 0.4 5th pct
15-min city in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6079, WAin 6501, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +3.9 pts higher in 6079, WA
3.9% 17th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +2.0 pts higher in 6079, WA
2.0% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +20.6 pts higher in 6501, WA
9.8% 5th pct 30.4% 15th pct
Walk to health in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +14.4 pts higher in 6501, WA
0.0% 0th pct 14.4% 37th pct
Amenities/1k in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +26.8 more in 6079, WA
33.3 75th pct 6.5 4th pct
Intersections/km² in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +1 higher in 6079, WA
2 45th pct 1 34th pct
Mean slope in 6079, WAin 6501, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6501, WA
5.7% 60th pct 5.8% 62nd pct

Compare 6079, WA with nearby areas

6077, WA 6067, WA 6068, WA 6066, WA 6055, WA 6065, WA 6069, WA 6064, WA

Compare 6501, WA with nearby areas

6078, WA 6032, WA 6084, WA 6079, WA 6077, WA 6035, WA 6031, WA 6033, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6079, WA vs 6501, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6079/6079-wa/vs/POA6501/6501-wa