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6384, WA vs 6409, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 45 km apart · 6384, WA profile · 6409, WA profile

6384, WA 6409, WA

Postcode 6409 and postcode 6384 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Postcode 6409 is more populous and has a broader social mix, with a far higher share of seniors (16.6%), people born overseas (10.4%), and adults with bachelor degrees (10.8%). It also has far more one-parent families (18.3%) and a far higher rate of long-term health conditions (29.3%). In contrast, postcode 6384 is a very small community where typical household incomes are far higher at $3,124 per week, compared to $1,125 in postcode 6409. It also has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work (85.7%).

Both areas are effectively alike in that no one uses a language other than English at home. This shared trait sits alongside a growing divide in other areas; the gaps in typical income and the number of university-qualified adults have all widened since 2016. While postcode 6409 is mostly car-dependent, it is far more walkable than postcode 6384, which is described as car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 361 larger in 6409, WA Participation: 32.1 pts higher in 6384, WA Mortgage: $9,436 higher in 6384, WA First Nations: 7.5 pts higher in 6409, WA Household income: $1,999 higher in 6384, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +361 larger in 6409, WA gap steady
25 1st pct 386 16th pct
Median age in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +1 yrs older in 6384, WA gap narrowing
47 yrs 71st pct 46 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +7.5 pts higher in 6409, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +16.6 pts higher in 6409, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.6% 32nd pct
Under 15 in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +7.9 pts higher in 6409, WA gap widening
12.0% 12th pct 19.9% 76th pct
De facto in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 12.0% 45th pct

Age structure

52.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.8 pts 34.2%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
12.0% Children (0–14) +7.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Marital status

57.1% Married ◂ +14.9 pts 42.2%
14.3% Never married +22.5 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Divorced +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Widowed +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Separated +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Age & sex structure

6384, WA 6409, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +10.4 pts higher in 6409, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.4% 34th pct

Country of birth

80.0% Australia ◂ +5.4 pts 74.6%
0.0% England +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% New Zealand +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

32.0% English +13.6 pts ▸ 45.6%
44.0% Australian ◂ +5.9 pts 38.1%
32.0% Scottish ◂ +24.0 pts 8.0%
0.0% Irish +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% German +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Italian +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6384, WAin 6409, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6384, WAin 6409, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.0% English only +0.7 pts ▸ 84.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +9.6 pts higher in 6409, WA gap widening
28.0% 13th pct 37.6% 34th pct

Religious affiliation

48.0% Christianity ◂ +1.9 pts 46.1%
28.0% No religion +9.6 pts ▸ 37.6%
0.0% Not stated +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 44.3% 45th pct
Bachelor+ in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +10.8 pts higher in 6409, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 12.99 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +1 more in 6409, WA
0 0th pct 1 29th pct
Students in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 16 4th pct
Avg size in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 16 2nd pct
ICSEA in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 921 14th pct

Highest year of school

58.8% Year 12 ◂ +14.6 pts 44.3%
17.6% Year 10 +2.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.8 pts 11.8%
0.0% Year 11 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Highest qualification level

88.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +59.3 pts 29.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

55.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +40.7 pts 14.8%
44.4% Architecture & building ◂ +42.0 pts 2.5%
0.0% Education +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Information technology +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Society & culture +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Creative arts +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Income

Personal income in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +$340 higher in 6384, WA gap widening
$1,041 87th pct $701 38th pct
Household income in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +$1,999 higher in 6384, WA gap widening
$3,124 100th pct $1,125 17th pct
Family income in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +$2,042 higher in 6384, WA gap widening
$3,625 100th pct $1,583 29th pct
High earners in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +8.3 pts higher in 6384, WA gap widening
14.3% 76th pct 6.0% 29th pct
High-income homes in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 9.6% 22nd pct

Household income distribution

50.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +44.1 pts 5.9%
0.0% Under $650 +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.7 pts 27.6%
28.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.3 pts 15.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +17.3 pts higher in 6409, WA
12.0% 0th pct 29.3% 49th pct
Mental health in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +7.3 pts higher in 6409, WA
0.0% 0th pct 7.3% 30th pct
Needs assistance in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +3.9 pts higher in 6409, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 24th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Mental health +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Other condition +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Heart disease +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Diabetes +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Stroke +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Lung condition +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.0% None ◂ +10.7 pts 57.3%
12.0% One condition +5.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Two conditions +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Three or more +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +13.0 pts higher in 6384, WA gap narrowing
47.6% 100th pct 34.6% 94th pct
Unpaid carers in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +13.3 pts higher in 6409, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 59th pct
Unpaid child care in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +7.0 pts higher in 6409, WA gap narrowing
14.3% 7th pct 21.3% 26th pct
Defence service in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +1.0 pts higher in 6409, WA
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 10th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +2.5 pts higher in 6409, WA gap narrowing
14.3% 8th pct 16.8% 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +0.2 larger in 6384, WA gap steady
2.7 79th pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 18.3% 86th pct
Living alone in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 39.0% 92nd pct

Family composition

70.6% Couples with children ◂ +15.8 pts 54.8%
41.2% Couples without children ◂ +16.2 pts 25.0%
0.0% One-parent families +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Other families +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Household size

83.3% 2 people ◂ +56.9 pts 26.5%
0.0% 1 person +39.0 pts ▸ 39.0%
0.0% 3 people +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% 4 people +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 5 people +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% 6 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— $161 13th pct
Mortgage in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +$9,436 higher in 6384, WA
$9,999 100th pct $563 3rd pct
People / bedroom in 6384, WAin 6409, WA even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 19.9% 46th pct
Owned outright in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 52.9% 88th pct
Separate houses in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 75.7% 39th pct

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright ◂ +13.7 pts 52.9%
66.7% Other tenure ◂ +54.2 pts 12.5%
0.0% Rented +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 42.6%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% 5 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 3.0% 41st pct
Work from home in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 14.9% 46th pct
PT commute in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +2 more in 6409, WA
0 0th pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +5.18 more in 6409, WA
0.00 0th pct 5.18 67th pct
Departures/1k in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +62.2 more in 6409, WA
0.0 0th pct 62.2 43rd pct
PT routes in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +2 more in 6409, WA
0 0th pct 2 43rd pct
Stop walk in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 51 82nd pct
Drive to city in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +9 longer in 6384, WA
129 89th pct 120 87th pct

How people get to work

27.8% Car (driver) +28.1 pts ▸ 55.9%
22.2% Worked at home ◂ +7.3 pts 14.9%
0.0% Walked +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.7% 4 or more ◂ +48.5 pts 18.2%
50.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +33.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +32.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% No vehicle +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +2.0 pts higher in 6384, WA gap narrowing
23.8% 12th pct 21.9% 9th pct
Recent arrivals in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 8.3% 91st pct
Participation in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +32.1 pts higher in 6384, WA gap widening
85.7% 100th pct 53.7% 27th pct
Full-time in 6384, WAin 6409, WA
— 60.2% 62nd pct

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.4 pts 55.3%
16.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +11.1 pts 5.6%
0.0% Education & training +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Retail trade +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Mining +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Construction +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

55.6% Managers ◂ +17.7 pts 37.9%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +3.6 pts 13.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Professionals +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Sales workers +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +4 higher in 6384, WA
8 71st pct 4 36th pct
IRSD decile in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +6 higher in 6384, WA
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
IER decile in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +4 higher in 6384, WA
8 71st pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +4 higher in 6384, WA
8 71st pct 4 36th pct
IRSAD score in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +99 higher in 6384, WA
1,041 76th pct 942 31st pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +2.4 higher in 6409, WA
0.5 6th pct 2.8 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +2.9 more in 6409, WA
0.6 7th pct 3.5 44th pct
15-min city in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +58.5 pts higher in 6409, WA
0.0% 0th pct 58.5% 61st pct
Walk to shops in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +58.5 pts higher in 6409, WA
0.0% 0th pct 58.5% 62nd pct
Walk to transit in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +58.2 pts higher in 6409, WA
0.0% 0th pct 58.2% 54th pct
Walk to school in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +58.5 pts higher in 6409, WA
0.0% 0th pct 58.5% 58th pct
Walk to a park in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +6.7 pts higher in 6384, WA
58.7% 37th pct 52.0% 31st pct
Walk to health in 6384, WAin 6409, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +153.4 more in 6384, WA
200.0 100th pct 46.6 85th pct
Intersections/km² in 6384, WAin 6409, WA even
0 11th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in 6384, WAin 6409, WA +1.0 pts higher in 6384, WA
3.6% 27th pct 2.6% 6th pct

Compare 6384, WA with nearby areas

6385, WA 6386, WA 6383, WA 6410, WA 6375, WA 6428, WA 6409, WA 6411, WA

Compare 6409, WA with nearby areas

6410, WA 6407, WA 6411, WA 6485, WA 6385, WA 6384, WA 6383, WA 6487, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6384, WA vs 6409, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6384/6384-wa/vs/POA6409/6409-wa