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6165, WA vs 6166, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 4.2 km apart · 6165, WA profile · 6166, WA profile

6165, WA 6166, WA

Postcode 6166 and postcode 6165 are neighbouring areas in Greater Perth, though they differ greatly in scale and population. Postcode 6166 is a well-established residential hub where 17.8% of people are children and the typical weekly household income is far higher at $2,119. In contrast, postcode 6165 is sparsely populated, with no children under 15 and a much lower typical weekly income of $1,312. Residents in postcode 6166 are also more likely to have a university degree and are far more likely to own their homes outright, with a share of 40.4% compared to 20.0% in postcode 6165.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of one-parent families. While they share a similar proportion of people born overseas, the gaps between them have generally widened since 2011. For example, the age gap has grown as residents in postcode 6165 have become far older, now typical at 52 years compared to 42 years in postcode 6166. This divide is also seen in their layout, with postcode 6166 being somewhat walkable and having many parks and schools nearby, while postcode 6165 is car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 10,728 larger in 6166, WA Mortgage: $1,334 higher in 6166, WA No religion: 23.3 pts higher in 6165, WA Owned outright: 20.4 pts higher in 6166, WA Unpaid child care: 20.0 pts higher in 6166, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +10,728 larger in 6166, WA gap widening
64 3rd pct 10,792 69th pct
Median age in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +10 yrs older in 6165, WA gap widening
52 yrs 86th pct 42 yrs 48th pct
First Nations in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +1.1 pts higher in 6166, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.1% 30th pct
Aged 65+ in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +1.8 pts higher in 6165, WA gap steady
20.3% 54th pct 18.5% 43rd pct
Under 15 in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +17.8 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.8% 56th pct
De facto in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +6.3 pts higher in 6165, WA gap widening
17.0% 87th pct 10.7% 30th pct

Age structure

45.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.3 pts 28.0%
28.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.3 pts 24.8%
20.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.8 pts 18.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.1 pts 10.9%

Marital status

49.2% Married +5.3 pts ▸ 54.5%
34.4% Never married ◂ +3.4 pts 31.0%
6.6% Divorced +1.7 pts ▸ 8.3%
4.9% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 2.1%
0.0% Widowed +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

6165, WA 6166, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6165, WA gap narrowing
29.7% 81st pct 28.9% 80th pct

Country of birth

62.5% Australia +3.6 pts ▸ 66.1%
12.5% New Zealand ◂ +10.2 pts 2.3%
0.0% England +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Italy +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Philippines +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% South Africa +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% India +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

57.8% English ◂ +23.1 pts 34.7%
29.7% Australian ◂ +2.0 pts 27.6%
0.0% Italian +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
6.3% Irish +2.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Scottish +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.8% German ◂ +5.1 pts 2.7%
0.0% Filipino +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Indian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +4.7 pts higher in 6166, WA gap narrowing
12.5% 72nd pct 17.2% 77th pct
Limited English in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +1.7 pts higher in 6166, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 74th pct

Language used at home

71.9% English only +5.7 pts ▸ 77.5%
0.0% Italian +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Tagalog +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Mandarin +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +23.3 pts higher in 6165, WA gap widening
57.8% 95th pct 34.5% 25th pct

Religious affiliation

57.8% No religion ◂ +23.3 pts 34.5%
31.3% Christianity +25.6 pts ▸ 56.8%
4.7% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +15.9 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
37.7% 26th pct 53.6% 64th pct
Bachelor+ in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +19.1 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.1% 61st pct
Schools/1k kids in 6165, WAin 6166, WA
— 1.04 7th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +2 more in 6166, WA
0 0th pct 2 50th pct
Students in 6165, WAin 6166, WA
— 1,073 57th pct
Avg size in 6165, WAin 6166, WA
— 537 78th pct
ICSEA in 6165, WAin 6166, WA
— 1,058 76th pct

Highest year of school

37.7% Year 12 +15.9 pts ▸ 53.6%
44.3% Year 10 ◂ +21.9 pts 22.4%
0.0% Year 11 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Highest qualification level

51.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +16.4 pts 35.3%
27.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.4 pts 16.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
20.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +18.8 pts 1.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Field of qualification

34.5% Engineering & related ◂ +12.7 pts 21.8%
31.0% Management & commerce ◂ +14.2 pts 16.9%
17.2% Society & culture ◂ +7.9 pts 9.3%
13.8% Architecture & building ◂ +7.9 pts 5.9%
13.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.6 pts 6.2%
0.0% Health +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Education +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Information technology +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +$291 higher in 6166, WA gap widening
$599 19th pct $890 74th pct
Household income in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +$807 higher in 6166, WA gap widening
$1,312 34th pct $2,119 83rd pct
Family income in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +$737 higher in 6166, WA gap narrowing
$1,749 40th pct $2,486 82nd pct
High earners in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +11.9 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
4.9% 18th pct 16.8% 82nd pct
High-income homes in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +8.9 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
20.0% 62nd pct 28.9% 81st pct

Household income distribution

45.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.9 pts 20.1%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 +3.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
20.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 12.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Under $650 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Personal income distribution

59.0% Under $650 ◂ +21.6 pts 37.4%
18.0% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
4.9% $1,500–$2,999 +17.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
4.9% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 6.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +1.7 pts higher in 6165, WA
26.6% 33rd pct 24.9% 24th pct
Mental health in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +6.0 pts higher in 6165, WA
12.5% 90th pct 6.5% 22nd pct
Needs assistance in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +4.0 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Mental health ◂ +6.0 pts 6.5%
6.3% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.8% Asthma ◂ +1.1 pts 6.7%
7.8% Heart disease ◂ +4.0 pts 3.9%
6.3% Other condition +0.7 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.7% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 3.0%
0.0% Diabetes +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.4% None +19.0 pts ▸ 67.4%
20.3% One condition ◂ +2.8 pts 17.5%
4.7% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 2.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +2.7 pts higher in 6165, WA gap narrowing
16.4% 43rd pct 13.7% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +5.6 pts higher in 6166, WA gap narrowing
6.6% 5th pct 12.1% 41st pct
Unpaid child care in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +20.0 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
9.8% 0th pct 29.9% 80th pct
Defence service in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +3.4 pts higher in 6166, WA
0.0% 0th pct 3.4% 62nd pct
Housework 15h+ in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +11.1 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
9.8% 0th pct 20.9% 33rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +0.4 larger in 6166, WA gap widening
2.2 21st pct 2.6 71st pct
One-parent in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6166, WA gap narrowing
8.6% 18th pct 9.3% 24th pct
Living alone in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +0.5 pts higher in 6166, WA gap steady
20.0% 21st pct 20.5% 23rd pct

Family composition

65.7% Couples without children ◂ +38.0 pts 27.7%
37.1% Couples with children +25.0 pts ▸ 62.2%
8.6% One-parent families +0.7 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Other families +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

70.0% 2 people ◂ +35.4 pts 34.6%
20.0% 1 person +0.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
20.0% 4 people ◂ +1.8 pts 18.2%
0.0% 3 people +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% 5 people +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 6 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +$70 higher in 6166, WA gap narrowing
$330 59th pct $400 78th pct
Mortgage in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +$1,334 higher in 6166, WA gap widening
$833 12th pct $2,167 84th pct
People / bedroom in 6165, WAin 6166, WA even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +5.7 pts higher in 6165, WA gap narrowing
20.0% 46th pct 14.3% 26th pct
Owned outright in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +20.4 pts higher in 6166, WA gap steady
20.0% 10th pct 40.4% 54th pct
Separate houses in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +9.9 pts higher in 6165, WA gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 90.1% 44th pct
3+ bedrooms in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +5.8 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
85.0% 74th pct 90.8% 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.8 pts 43.2%
20.0% Owned outright +20.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
20.0% Rented ◂ +5.7 pts 14.3%
20.0% Other tenure ◂ +18.9 pts 1.1%
0.0% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Types of homes

110.0% Separate house ◂ +19.9 pts 90.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Flat or apartment +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Bedrooms per home

45.0% 4 bedrooms +8.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
40.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% 5 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

175.0% $200–$349 ◂ +153.8 pts 21.2%
0.0% $350–$549 +49.6 pts ▸ 49.6%
0.0% $550–$749 +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Under $200 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% $750 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +28.9 pts 21.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +39.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6165, WAin 6166, WA gap narrowing
— 2.4% 32nd pct
Work from home in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +7.6 pts higher in 6166, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 7.6% 13th pct
PT commute in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +2.6 pts higher in 6166, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.6% 73rd pct
PT stops in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +54 more in 6166, WA
10 48th pct 64 74th pct
Stops/1k in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +150.32 more in 6165, WA
156.25 100th pct 5.93 74th pct
Departures/1k in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +37,973.6 more in 6165, WA
39,390.6 100th pct 1,417.0 81st pct
PT routes in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +5 more in 6166, WA
2 43rd pct 7 63rd pct
Stop walk in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +7 longer in 6165, WA
26 67th pct 19 61st pct
Drive to city in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +10 longer in 6166, WA
25 36th pct 35 47th pct

How people get to work

54.3% Car (driver) +12.6 pts ▸ 66.9%
0.0% Worked at home +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Bus +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Train +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Bicycle +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

61.1% 4 or more ◂ +50.9 pts 10.2%
44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.3 pts 43.1%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.0 pts 27.3%
16.7% 3 vehicles +0.2 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% No vehicle +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +2.3 pts higher in 6165, WA gap widening
35.9% 60th pct 33.6% 50th pct
Recent arrivals in 6165, WAin 6166, WA
— 4.8% 30th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +3.6 pts higher in 6166, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 34th pct
Participation in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +10.3 pts higher in 6166, WA gap widening
55.7% 33rd pct 66.0% 76th pct
Full-time in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +15.2 pts higher in 6165, WA gap widening
74.3% 96th pct 59.1% 54th pct

Industries people work in

37.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +32.0 pts 5.1%
14.3% Manufacturing ◂ +6.9 pts 7.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Construction +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Retail trade +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Education & training +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.0 pts 5.5%
8.6% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 4.9%
0.0% Mining +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

22.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.6 pts 6.2%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.8 pts 18.2%
0.0% Professionals +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
14.3% Labourers ◂ +6.1 pts 8.2%
11.4% Managers +2.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
8.6% Clerical & administrative +5.0 pts ▸ 13.6%
8.6% Community & personal service +1.3 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Sales workers +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +4 higher in 6166, WA
4 36th pct 8 71st pct
IRSD decile in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +2 higher in 6166, WA
6 57th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +1 higher in 6166, WA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +3 higher in 6166, WA
3 29th pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +83 higher in 6166, WA
953 37th pct 1,036 75th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +3.3 higher in 6166, WA
0.9 12th pct 4.2 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +3.0 more in 6166, WA
0.6 7th pct 3.6 46th pct
15-min city in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +36.3 pts higher in 6166, WA
0.0% 0th pct 36.3% 38th pct
Walk to shops in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +38.5 pts higher in 6166, WA
0.0% 0th pct 38.5% 42nd pct
Walk to transit in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +47.8 pts higher in 6166, WA
40.8% 43rd pct 88.6% 71st pct
Walk to school in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +33.8 pts higher in 6166, WA
0.0% 0th pct 33.8% 32nd pct
Walk to a park in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +87.5 pts higher in 6166, WA
0.0% 0th pct 87.5% 63rd pct
Walk to health in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +1.3 pts higher in 6166, WA
0.0% 0th pct 1.3% 29th pct
Amenities/1k in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +143.7 more in 6165, WA
156.3 100th pct 12.5 28th pct
Intersections/km² in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +27 higher in 6166, WA
16 59th pct 43 65th pct
Mean slope in 6165, WAin 6166, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6166, WA
6.5% 70th pct 6.7% 72nd pct

Compare 6165, WA with nearby areas

6166, WA 6167, WA 6170, WA 6164, WA 6168, WA 6163, WA 6121, WA 6171, WA

Compare 6166, WA with nearby areas

6165, WA 6163, WA 6164, WA 6167, WA 6162, WA 6150, WA 6149, WA 6160, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6165, WA vs 6166, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6165/6165-wa/vs/POA6166/6166-wa