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6100, WA vs 6103, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 1.9 km apart · 6100, WA profile · 6103, WA profile

6100, WA 6103, WA

Postcode 6100 and postcode 6103 are neighbouring areas in Greater Perth with a distinct difference in infrastructure and wealth. Postcode 6100 is much more connected, with 82 public transport stops and 77.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to just 34 stops and 10.0% for health access in postcode 6103. There is also a noticeable wealth gap, with 25.6% of households in postcode 6100 earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well higher than the 20.0% in postcode 6103.

Since 2011, the two areas have diverged in several ways, including a widening gap in high earners and the share of people living alone. Despite these shifts, they remain very similar in their core demographics, with nearly identical proportions of children and seniors. Both areas have a strong international presence, as around 41% of residents in each were born overseas, a figure that sits well above the national average.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +4,919 larger in 6100, WA gap steady
15,816 77th pct 10,897 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13,609
  • First area, 2016: 14,480
  • First area, 2021: 15,816
  • Second area, 2011: 8,402
  • Second area, 2016: 10,366
  • Second area, 2021: 10,897
Median age in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2 yrs older in 6100, WA gap widening
36 yrs 14th pct 34 yrs 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.0 pts higher in 6103, WA gap narrowing
1.4% 35th pct 2.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
Aged 65+ in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.6 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
12.3% 14th pct 11.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Under 15 in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6103, WA gap narrowing
13.3% 16th pct 13.5% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
De facto in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6103, WA gap steady
14.6% 73rd pct 15.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Age structure

39.2% Young adults (25–44) +3.2 pts ▸ 42.4%
22.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.8 pts 21.1%
13.3% Children (0–14) +0.2 pts ▸ 13.5%
12.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.1 pts 11.2%
12.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.6 pts 11.7%

Marital status

43.7% Never married +2.2 pts ▸ 45.9%
41.0% Married ◂ +4.7 pts 36.3%
9.6% Divorced +0.9 pts ▸ 10.4%
3.1% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.7% Widowed +0.7 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

6100, WA 6103, WA

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

  • 85+ in 6100, WA: 0.5% males, 0.7% females; 85+ in 6103, WA: 0.5% males, 0.7% females
  • 80–84 in 6100, WA: 0.5% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in 6103, WA: 0.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in 6100, WA: 0.9% males, 0.9% females; 75–79 in 6103, WA: 1.0% males, 1.0% females
  • 70–74 in 6100, WA: 2.0% males, 1.6% females; 70–74 in 6103, WA: 1.5% males, 1.5% females
  • 65–69 in 6100, WA: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in 6103, WA: 1.9% males, 2.0% females
  • 60–64 in 6100, WA: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in 6103, WA: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 55–59 in 6100, WA: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 55–59 in 6103, WA: 3.0% males, 2.4% females
  • 50–54 in 6100, WA: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 50–54 in 6103, WA: 2.8% males, 2.3% females
  • 45–49 in 6100, WA: 3.1% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in 6103, WA: 3.0% males, 2.5% females
  • 40–44 in 6100, WA: 3.9% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in 6103, WA: 3.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 35–39 in 6100, WA: 5.1% males, 4.7% females; 35–39 in 6103, WA: 5.2% males, 4.4% females
  • 30–34 in 6100, WA: 5.5% males, 5.4% females; 30–34 in 6103, WA: 7.0% males, 6.2% females
  • 25–29 in 6100, WA: 5.6% males, 5.6% females; 25–29 in 6103, WA: 6.3% males, 6.2% females
  • 20–24 in 6100, WA: 4.2% males, 4.3% females; 20–24 in 6103, WA: 4.2% males, 4.1% females
  • 15–19 in 6100, WA: 1.8% males, 2.0% females; 15–19 in 6103, WA: 1.5% males, 1.5% females
  • 10–14 in 6100, WA: 1.8% males, 1.7% females; 10–14 in 6103, WA: 2.0% males, 1.7% females
  • 5–9 in 6100, WA: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 5–9 in 6103, WA: 2.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 0–4 in 6100, WA: 2.4% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in 6103, WA: 2.9% males, 2.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6103, WA gap narrowing
40.4% 91st pct 41.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.9%
  • First area, 2016: 42.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%

Country of birth

54.2% Australia ◂ +1.2 pts 53.0%
5.1% England ◂ +0.9 pts 4.2%
3.9% India ◂ +0.9 pts 3.0%
2.1% China +0.8 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.5% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.0% Nepal ◂ +1.0 pts 1.1%
1.1% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.2% Italy ◂ +0.6 pts 0.6%
1.0% South Africa even 1.0%
0.9% Vietnam even 0.9%

Ancestry

31.8% English ◂ +2.7 pts 29.1%
24.1% Australian ◂ +0.5 pts 23.6%
9.4% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 7.9%
8.1% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.4% Scottish ◂ +2.0 pts 6.4%
6.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 4.9%
4.6% Indian ◂ +1.1 pts 3.5%
3.1% German ◂ +0.6 pts 2.6%
1.5% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.6%
1.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Language

Other language in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +4.4 pts higher in 6103, WA gap widening
27.0% 86th pct 31.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.5%
  • First area, 2016: 29.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.4%
Limited English in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.8 pts higher in 6103, WA gap steady
2.6% 80th pct 4.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Language used at home

67.2% English only ◂ +4.8 pts 62.4%
3.8% Mandarin +1.1 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.3% Cantonese +0.8 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%
0.6% Arabic +0.9 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.3% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 1.0%
0.9% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% Punjabi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.4% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Religion

No religion in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +3.3 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
44.7% 61st pct 41.4% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.9%
  • First area, 2016: 35.8%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%

Religious affiliation

44.7% No religion ◂ +3.3 pts 41.4%
34.7% Christianity +1.0 pts ▸ 35.7%
7.6% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.2% Islam +2.7 pts ▸ 6.0%
4.9% Hinduism ◂ +1.5 pts 3.4%
3.9% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.9% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +5.2 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
72.4% 88th pct 67.2% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.5%
  • First area, 2016: 68.0%
  • First area, 2021: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.2%
Bachelor+ in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +6.9 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
39.2% 88th pct 32.3% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.1%
  • First area, 2016: 33.9%
  • First area, 2021: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.3%
Schools/1k kids in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.97 more in 6100, WA
3.33 51st pct 1.36 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +5 more in 6100, WA
7 86th pct 2 50th pct
Students in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2,691 more in 6100, WA
3,205 78th pct 514 45th pct
Avg size in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +201 larger in 6100, WA
458 71st pct 257 50th pct
ICSEA in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +58 higher in 6100, WA
1,107 89th pct 1,049 74th pct

Highest year of school

72.4% Year 12 ◂ +5.2 pts 67.2%
11.3% Year 10 +1.7 pts ▸ 12.9%
6.1% Year 11 +1.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.6% Year 9 or below +2.0 pts ▸ 5.6%

Highest qualification level

34.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.5 pts 32.1%
17.1% Certificate III / IV +3.8 pts ▸ 21.0%
14.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.9 pts ▸ 16.0%
14.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.8 pts 10.6%
4.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.9 pts 3.6%
2.0% Certificate I / II +0.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

21.9% Management & commerce ◂ +0.3 pts 21.6%
14.9% Engineering & related +1.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
11.8% Society & culture ◂ +1.1 pts 10.7%
9.7% Health +0.6 pts ▸ 10.3%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.5 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.9% Education ◂ +1.3 pts 4.7%
5.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 4.1%
4.4% Creative arts ◂ +0.5 pts 3.9%
4.0% Information technology +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.1% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 3.9%
1.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.1 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +$42 higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
$1,057 87th pct $1,015 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $801
  • First area, 2016: $859
  • First area, 2021: $1,057
  • Second area, 2011: $696
  • Second area, 2016: $761
  • Second area, 2021: $1,015
Household income in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +$173 higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
$1,896 72nd pct $1,723 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,514
  • First area, 2016: $1,679
  • First area, 2021: $1,896
  • Second area, 2011: $1,293
  • Second area, 2016: $1,456
  • Second area, 2021: $1,723
Family income in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +$218 higher in 6100, WA gap steady
$2,464 81st pct $2,246 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,944
  • First area, 2016: $2,075
  • First area, 2021: $2,464
  • Second area, 2011: $1,722
  • Second area, 2016: $1,813
  • Second area, 2021: $2,246
High earners in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +4.2 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
19.7% 87th pct 15.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
High-income homes in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +5.6 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
25.6% 75th pct 20.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Household income distribution

30.1% $1,500–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 32.3%
23.3% $650–$1,499 +1.0 pts ▸ 24.3%
14.0% Under $650 +1.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 9.7%
10.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.2 pts 10.3%

Personal income distribution

30.3% $650–$1,499 +3.4 pts ▸ 33.6%
31.1% Under $650 +0.9 pts ▸ 31.9%
24.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 22.5%
8.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 5.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6103, WA
22.5% 14th pct 23.2% 16th pct
Mental health in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6103, WA
8.4% 45th pct 8.6% 49th pct
Needs assistance in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.6 pts higher in 6103, WA gap steady
2.7% 12th pct 4.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.4% Mental health +0.2 pts ▸ 8.6%
6.7% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.4% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.0% Arthritis +0.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.4% Diabetes +0.9 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.6% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.2% Cancer even 2.2%
1.1% Lung condition +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.6% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.7% None ◂ +0.7 pts 68.9%
16.7% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 16.2%
4.4% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.4% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +3.4 pts higher in 6100, WA gap steady
16.7% 44th pct 13.3% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Unpaid carers in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.1 pts higher in 6100, WA gap steady
8.8% 12th pct 8.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
Unpaid child care in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2.1 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
23.2% 37th pct 21.1% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.0%
  • First area, 2016: 21.5%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
Defence service in 6100, WAin 6103, WA even
2.2% 30th pct 2.2% 31st pct
Housework 15h+ in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.4 pts higher in 6100, WA gap steady
15.5% 10th pct 14.1% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%

Family & Households

Household size in 6100, WAin 6103, WA even gap narrowing
2.1 14th pct 2.1 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
One-parent in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2.8 pts higher in 6103, WA gap narrowing
9.9% 29th pct 12.7% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Living alone in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +3.6 pts higher in 6103, WA gap widening
34.9% 86th pct 38.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.5%

Family composition

49.5% Couples with children ◂ +2.2 pts 47.2%
38.1% Couples without children ◂ +1.2 pts 36.9%
9.9% One-parent families +2.8 pts ▸ 12.7%
2.7% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%

Household size

34.9% 1 person +3.6 pts ▸ 38.5%
36.4% 2 people ◂ +1.0 pts 35.4%
14.5% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 12.4%
10.6% 4 people ◂ +1.0 pts 9.6%
2.9% 5 people ◂ +0.3 pts 2.6%
0.9% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6100, WAin 6103, WA even gap narrowing
$350 65th pct $350 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: $330
  • First area, 2016: $365
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $290
  • Second area, 2016: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Mortgage in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +$240 higher in 6100, WA gap widening
$2,000 74th pct $1,760 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,167
  • First area, 2016: $2,045
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2011: $2,080
  • Second area, 2016: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $1,760
People / bedroom in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.10 higher in 6103, WA gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
Renting in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +4.8 pts higher in 6103, WA gap widening
48.3% 91st pct 53.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.0%
  • First area, 2016: 47.3%
  • First area, 2021: 48.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.1%
Owned outright in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +6.6 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
22.4% 12th pct 15.9% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.6%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
Separate houses in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
43.0% 8th pct 42.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.1%
  • First area, 2021: 43.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%
3+ bedrooms in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +5.8 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
58.5% 12th pct 52.7% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.7%
  • First area, 2016: 59.7%
  • First area, 2021: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.7%

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Rented +4.8 pts ▸ 53.1%
27.2% Owned with a mortgage +1.6 pts ▸ 28.8%
22.4% Owned outright ◂ +6.6 pts 15.9%
1.0% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.3% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 1.1%

Types of homes

43.0% Separate house ◂ +0.4 pts 42.6%
29.3% Flat or apartment +6.8 pts ▸ 36.1%
27.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.3 pts 21.2%
0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.0 pts 35.8%
27.8% 2 bedrooms +2.5 pts ▸ 30.3%
12.3% 1 bedroom +3.4 pts ▸ 15.7%
13.1% 4 bedrooms +2.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
2.6% 5 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 1.7%
0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

41.7% $350–$549 +3.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
37.4% $200–$349 ◂ +3.6 pts 33.7%
6.7% Under $200 +7.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.7% $550–$749 ◂ +6.5 pts 3.2%
2.4% $750 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.1% $1,000–$1,799 +8.8 pts ▸ 35.9%
35.1% $1,800–$2,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 35.2%
20.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.7 pts 10.9%
12.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.8 pts 11.7%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6103, WA gap narrowing
8.4% 83rd pct 8.9% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
Work from home in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2.1 pts higher in 6100, WA gap widening
8.0% 14th pct 5.9% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
PT commute in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +3.7 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
13.2% 100th pct 9.4% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
PT stops in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +48 more in 6100, WA
82 79th pct 34 63rd pct
Stops/1k in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2.06 more in 6100, WA
5.18 67th pct 3.12 44th pct
Departures/1k in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2,228.3 more in 6100, WA
4,252.0 100th pct 2,023.7 88th pct
PT routes in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +18 more in 6100, WA
23 86th pct 5 57th pct
Stop walk in 6100, WAin 6103, WA even
5 38th pct 5 38th pct
Drive to city in 6100, WAin 6103, WA even
7 4th pct 7 4th pct

How people get to work

52.8% Car (driver) +6.1 pts ▸ 58.8%
10.3% Bus ◂ +1.8 pts 8.5%
8.0% Worked at home ◂ +2.1 pts 5.9%
4.5% Car (passenger) +0.4 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.8% Train ◂ +1.9 pts 0.9%
2.0% Walked ◂ +0.4 pts 1.6%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.7%

Motor vehicles per home

47.9% 1 vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 48.8%
32.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.6 pts 32.2%
8.4% No vehicle +0.4 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.0 pts 6.9%
3.1% 4 or more even 3.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6103, WA gap narrowing
54.1% 92nd pct 54.5% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.1%
  • First area, 2016: 54.3%
  • First area, 2021: 54.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.5%
Recent arrivals in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +3.9 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
23.2% 89th pct 19.2% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.8%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6103, WA gap steady
4.5% 58th pct 5.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
Participation in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.8 pts higher in 6100, WA gap narrowing
71.9% 92nd pct 71.1% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 67.9%
  • First area, 2016: 68.9%
  • First area, 2021: 71.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.1%
Full-time in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.9 pts higher in 6103, WA gap steady
63.0% 76th pct 64.9% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.1%
  • First area, 2016: 64.2%
  • First area, 2021: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.9%

Industries people work in

13.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.4 pts 12.9%
11.4% Professional & technical ◂ +1.7 pts 9.6%
8.3% Mining +0.2 pts ▸ 8.4%
8.1% Education & training ◂ +2.2 pts 5.8%
8.0% Accommodation & food even 8.0%
7.0% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.9% Construction +0.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.2 pts 5.9%
4.1% Transport & warehousing +1.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.9% Administrative & support +0.2 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.1% Manufacturing +0.9 pts ▸ 4.0%
3.4% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

31.6% Professionals ◂ +6.1 pts 25.5%
11.3% Technicians & trades +3.2 pts ▸ 14.5%
13.3% Managers ◂ +2.1 pts 11.2%
11.8% Clerical & administrative +0.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.4% Community & personal service +1.0 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.1% Labourers +0.8 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers +2.2 pts ▸ 7.3%
6.7% Sales workers +0.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2 higher in 6100, WA
9 86th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +2 higher in 6100, WA
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1 higher in 6100, WA
3 29th pct 2 14th pct
IEO decile in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1 higher in 6100, WA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +51 higher in 6100, WA
1,061 82nd pct 1,010 65th pct

Crime & Safety

9 26th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.4 higher in 6100, WA
7.8 90th pct 6.4 79th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +1.4 more in 6100, WA
7.4 92nd pct 6.0 77th pct
15-min city in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6100, WA
99.0% 98th pct 98.1% 96th pct
Walk to shops in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +9.2 pts higher in 6103, WA
89.7% 87th pct 98.9% 99th pct
Walk to transit in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +3.2 pts higher in 6103, WA
96.8% 82nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +4.1 pts higher in 6103, WA
91.5% 84th pct 95.6% 89th pct
Walk to a park in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.6 pts higher in 6103, WA
99.4% 83rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +67.7 pts higher in 6100, WA
77.8% 85th pct 10.0% 34th pct
Amenities/1k in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +10.1 more in 6100, WA
16.4 45th pct 6.3 3rd pct
Intersections/km² in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +110 higher in 6100, WA
383 94th pct 273 89th pct
Mean slope in 6100, WAin 6103, WA +0.3 pts higher in 6103, WA
6.3% 68th pct 6.6% 71st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6100, WA vs 6103, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6100/6100-wa/vs/POA6103/6103-wa