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6412, WA vs 6415, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 47 km apart · 6412, WA profile · 6415, WA profile

6412, WA 6415, WA

Postcode 6415 and postcode 6412 are nearby areas in Western Australia with very different scales. Postcode 6415 is a small town with 2,771 people, while postcode 6412 is sparsely populated with only 59 residents. Postcode 6415 is more diverse and walkable, with 11.7% of people born overseas and a walkability score of 4.7 (somewhat walkable). In contrast, postcode 6412 is car-dependent and has no overseas-born residents. There is also a notable gap in age and family life, with people aged 65 and over being far higher in postcode 6415 (18.7% compared to 5.1% in postcode 6412).

These two areas have tracked in opposite directions since 2011. While gaps in religion and family status have widened, the difference in the share of overseas-born residents has narrowed. Despite these shifts, they share a similar typical weekly household income of around $1,375 to $1,396. They are also alike in health, with nearly 29% of residents in both areas living with a long-term health condition.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,712 larger in 6415, WA First Nations: 5.8 pts higher in 6415, WA People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in 6412, WA Full-time: 17.2 pts higher in 6412, WA De facto: 13.9 pts higher in 6415, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +2,712 larger in 6415, WA gap steady
59 2nd pct 2,771 45th pct
Median age in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +6 yrs older in 6412, WA gap narrowing
46 yrs 67th pct 40 yrs 36th pct
First Nations in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +5.8 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 80th pct
Aged 65+ in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +13.6 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
5.1% 2nd pct 18.7% 44th pct
Under 15 in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +8.9 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
10.2% 8th pct 19.1% 70th pct
De facto in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +13.9 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.9% 68th pct

Age structure

39.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.9 pts 26.1%
13.6% Young adults (25–44) +10.8 pts ▸ 24.4%
10.2% Children (0–14) +8.9 pts ▸ 19.1%
5.1% Seniors (65+) +13.6 pts ▸ 18.7%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.2 pts 11.4%

Marital status

68.0% Married ◂ +22.2 pts 45.8%
34.0% Never married +1.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Divorced +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Widowed +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Separated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

6412, WA 6415, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +11.7 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.7% 41st pct

Country of birth

71.2% Australia +4.6 pts ▸ 75.8%
0.0% England +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% New Zealand +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Philippines +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

52.5% Australian ◂ +10.1 pts 42.4%
22.0% English +18.6 pts ▸ 40.6%
5.1% Scottish +3.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
8.5% Irish ◂ +0.9 pts 7.6%
8.5% German ◂ +5.6 pts 2.9%
0.0% Italian +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +5.2 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.2% 50th pct
Limited English in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.6 pts higher in 6415, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 56th pct

Language used at home

71.2% English only +12.4 pts ▸ 83.6%
0.0% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +15.7 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
28.8% 14th pct 44.5% 60th pct

Religious affiliation

28.8% No religion +15.7 pts ▸ 44.5%
28.8% Christianity +12.5 pts ▸ 41.3%
35.6% Not stated ◂ +23.4 pts 12.2%
0.0% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
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 6412, WAin 6415, WA +9.9 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
30.0% 8th pct 39.9% 33rd pct
Bachelor+ in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +1.6 pts higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
12.0% 34th pct 10.4% 25th pct
Schools/1k kids in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 3.78 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +2 more in 6415, WA
0 0th pct 2 50th pct
Students in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 660 48th pct
Avg size in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 330 58th pct
ICSEA in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 930 18th pct

Highest year of school

30.0% Year 12 +9.9 pts ▸ 39.9%
20.0% Year 10 +5.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
6.0% Year 11 +6.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.3 pts 34.6%
15.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.9 pts 13.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

21.1% Engineering & related ◂ +3.1 pts 18.0%
18.4% Management & commerce ◂ +6.5 pts 11.9%
15.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.2 pts 5.6%
10.5% Education ◂ +1.7 pts 8.9%
0.0% Health +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Society & culture +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Information technology +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +$78 higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
$833 66th pct $755 50th pct
Household income in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +$21 higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
$1,375 40th pct $1,396 42nd pct
Family income in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +$271 higher in 6415, WA gap widening
$1,625 32nd pct $1,896 50th pct
High earners in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +1.1 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
8.0% 44th pct 9.1% 52nd pct
High-income homes in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 13.5% 40th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.7 pts ▸ 30.7%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% Under $650 +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Personal income distribution

30.0% Under $650 +8.7 pts ▸ 38.7%
36.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.6 pts 29.4%
6.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
8.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.3 pts higher in 6415, WA
28.8% 46th pct 29.1% 48th pct
Mental health in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +1.8 pts higher in 6415, WA
6.8% 25th pct 8.6% 49th pct
Needs assistance in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
6.8% 72nd pct 5.8% 57th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.9% Asthma ◂ +3.0 pts 8.9%
10.2% Other condition ◂ +3.9 pts 6.3%
5.1% Arthritis +4.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.8% Mental health +1.8 pts ▸ 8.6%
8.5% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 4.2%
0.0% Diabetes +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Cancer +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.7% None +17.1 pts ▸ 57.7%
10.2% One condition +8.4 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Two conditions +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Three or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +7.6 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
14.0% 28th pct 21.6% 70th pct
Unpaid carers in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +10.9 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.9% 26th pct
Unpaid child care in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +14.9 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
10.0% 0th pct 24.9% 49th pct
Defence service in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +3.3 pts higher in 6415, WA
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 61st pct
Housework 15h+ in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +16.3 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
6.0% 0th pct 22.3% 44th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.6 larger in 6412, WA gap widening
2.9 89th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +14.1 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.1% 65th pct
Living alone in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 32.3% 75th pct

Family composition

76.5% Couples with children ◂ +23.7 pts 52.8%
26.5% Couples without children +6.4 pts ▸ 32.9%
0.0% One-parent families +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +38.2 pts 36.8%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +1.1 pts 32.3%
33.3% 4 people ◂ +23.2 pts 10.2%
0.0% 3 people +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% 5 people +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% 6 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +$70 higher in 6415, WA
$150 11th pct $220 29th pct
Mortgage in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— $1,066 22nd pct
People / bedroom in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.20 higher in 6412, WA gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 30.8% 75th pct
Owned outright in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 32.6% 31st pct
Separate houses in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 94.5% 61st pct
3+ bedrooms in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 78.8% 52nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

91.7% Owned outright ◂ +59.1 pts 32.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +31.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
0.0% Rented +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
25.0% Other tenure ◂ +22.0 pts 3.0%
0.0% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +5.5 pts 94.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

33.3% 3 bedrooms +14.1 pts ▸ 47.4%
25.0% 4 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 5 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 6.4% 73rd pct
Work from home in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +5.9 pts higher in 6415, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 9th pct
PT commute in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.7% 48th pct
PT stops in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +2 more in 6415, WA
0 0th pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.72 more in 6415, WA
0.00 0th pct 0.72 22nd pct
Departures/1k in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +8.7 more in 6415, WA
0.0 0th pct 8.7 24th pct
PT routes in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +2 more in 6415, WA
0 0th pct 2 43rd pct

How people get to work

56.5% Car (driver) +10.6 pts ▸ 67.1%
0.0% Walked +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Worked at home +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Bus +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Bicycle +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +51.3 pts 15.3%
50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.5 pts 36.5%
0.0% 1 vehicle +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
25.0% 4 or more ◂ +17.9 pts 7.1%
0.0% No vehicle +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +10.0 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
24.6% 14th pct 34.5% 54th pct
Recent arrivals in 6412, WAin 6415, WA
— 6.2% 38th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +4.0 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 44th pct
Participation in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +8.5 pts higher in 6415, WA gap narrowing
50.0% 18th pct 58.5% 43rd pct
Full-time in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +17.2 pts higher in 6412, WA gap widening
78.3% 100th pct 61.1% 67th pct

Industries people work in

47.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +36.9 pts 10.9%
13.0% Education & training ◂ +2.9 pts 10.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Retail trade +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Other services +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Construction +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Mining +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

34.8% Managers ◂ +19.4 pts 15.4%
21.7% Community & personal service ◂ +10.2 pts 11.5%
17.4% Professionals ◂ +5.3 pts 12.1%
17.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.9 pts 10.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Labourers +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Sales workers +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +5 higher in 6412, WA
8 71st pct 3 29th pct
IRSD decile in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +6 higher in 6412, WA
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
IER decile in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +6 higher in 6412, WA
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
IEO decile in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +6 higher in 6412, WA
8 71st pct 2 14th pct
IRSAD score in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +103 higher in 6412, WA
1,032 74th pct 929 25th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +4.6 higher in 6415, WA
0.0 0th pct 4.7 62nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +5.1 more in 6415, WA
0.0 0th pct 5.1 67th pct
15-min city in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +52.8 pts higher in 6415, WA
0.0% 0th pct 52.8% 56th pct
Walk to shops in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +49.1 pts higher in 6415, WA
0.0% 0th pct 49.1% 53rd pct
Walk to transit in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +25.0 pts higher in 6415, WA
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 32nd pct
Walk to school in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +72.4 pts higher in 6415, WA
0.0% 0th pct 72.4% 69th pct
Walk to a park in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +82.2 pts higher in 6415, WA
2.8% 1st pct 85.0% 61st pct
Walk to health in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +66.0 pts higher in 6415, WA
0.0% 0th pct 66.0% 78th pct
Amenities/1k in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +10.8 more in 6415, WA
16.9 47th pct 27.8 70th pct
Intersections/km² in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +1 higher in 6415, WA
0 7th pct 1 33rd pct
Mean slope in 6412, WAin 6415, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6415, WA
2.4% 1st pct 3.1% 15th pct

Compare 6412, WA with nearby areas

6413, WA 6411, WA 6414, WA 6488, WA 6480, WA 6410, WA 6490, WA 6487, WA

Compare 6415, WA with nearby areas

6414, WA 6420, WA 6413, WA 6418, WA 6422, WA 6480, WA 6412, WA 6419, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6412, WA vs 6415, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6412/6412-wa/vs/POA6415/6415-wa