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6412, WA vs 6480, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 32 km apart · 6412, WA profile · 6480, WA profile

6412, WA 6480, WA

Both areas are sparsely populated, but they differ in their social and professional makeup. Postcode 6480 has a far higher share of people born overseas (23.1%) and those in de facto relationships (26.9%), compared to 0.0% for both in postcode 6412. There is also a significant gap in work habits, with 35.0% of people in postcode 6480 working from home, while no one does so in postcode 6412. Education levels vary as well; 57.6% of residents in postcode 6480 completed Year 12, compared to only 30.0% in postcode 6412.

These differences are becoming more pronounced, as the gap in Year 12 completion has widened since 2016. Despite this, the two areas are alike in several ways, including having the same typical home size of 2.9 people and no public transport stops. Both areas also have no residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and an identical share of people with no religion, at around 28%.

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Where they differ most

De facto: 26.9 pts higher in 6480, WA Year 12: 27.6 pts higher in 6480, WA Work from home: 35.0 pts higher in 6480, WA Participation: 25.8 pts higher in 6480, WA Born overseas: 23.1 pts higher in 6480, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +20 larger in 6412, WA gap widening
59 2nd pct 39 2nd pct
Median age in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +4 yrs older in 6480, WA gap narrowing
46 yrs 67th pct 50 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +5.1 pts higher in 6412, WA gap steady
5.1% 2nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +2.5 pts higher in 6412, WA gap steady
10.2% 8th pct 7.7% 4th pct
De facto in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +26.9 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.9% 100th pct

Age structure

39.0% Older adults (45–64) +30.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
13.6% Young adults (25–44) +4.4 pts ▸ 17.9%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
10.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.5 pts 7.7%
5.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

68.0% Married ◂ +7.4 pts 60.6%
34.0% Never married +8.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6412, WA 6480, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +23.1 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 23.1% 73rd pct

Country of birth

71.2% Australia ◂ +19.9 pts 51.3%
0.0% South Africa +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%

Ancestry

22.0% English +31.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
52.5% Australian ◂ +39.7 pts 12.8%
8.5% Irish +4.3 pts ▸ 12.8%
8.5% German ◂ +0.8 pts 7.7%
5.1% Scottish +2.6 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Chinese +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

71.2% English only ◂ +4.5 pts 66.7%
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 6412, WAin 6480, WA +0.6 pts higher in 6412, WA gap steady
28.8% 14th pct 28.2% 13th pct

Religious affiliation

28.8% Christianity +19.9 pts ▸ 48.7%
35.6% Not stated ◂ +12.5 pts 23.1%
28.8% No religion ◂ +0.6 pts 28.2%
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 6412, WAin 6480, WA +27.6 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
30.0% 8th pct 57.6% 70th pct
Bachelor+ in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +9.2 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
12.0% 34th pct 21.2% 66th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.0% Year 12 +27.6 pts ▸ 57.6%
20.0% Year 10 ◂ +10.9 pts 9.1%
6.0% Year 11 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.6 pts 14.3%
15.8% Bachelor degree +17.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Engineering & related ◂ +6.8 pts 14.3%
18.4% Management & commerce ◂ +4.1 pts 14.3%
15.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 14.3%
0.0% Health +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.5% Education ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +$91 higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
$833 66th pct $924 77th pct
Household income in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +$250 higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
$1,375 40th pct $1,125 17th pct
Family income in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +$126 higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
$1,625 32nd pct $1,499 23rd pct
High earners in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +8.0 pts higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
8.0% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.7 pts 30.3%
30.0% Under $650 ◂ +17.9 pts 12.1%
8.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +4.5 pts higher in 6480, WA
28.8% 46th pct 33.3% 73rd pct
Mental health in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6480, WA
6.8% 25th pct 7.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +6.8 pts higher in 6412, WA gap steady
6.8% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.1% Arthritis +18.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.2% Other condition +7.8 pts ▸ 17.9%
11.9% Asthma ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Heart disease ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Mental health +0.9 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.7% None +8.0 pts ▸ 48.7%
10.2% One condition +23.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +22.4 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
14.0% 28th pct 36.4% 96th pct
Unpaid carers in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +9.1 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6412, WA gap narrowing
10.0% 0th pct 9.1% 0th pct
Defence service in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +9.2 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
6.0% 0th pct 15.2% 10th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even gap narrowing
2.9 89th pct 2.9 89th pct
One-parent in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +10.7 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.7% 36th pct

Family composition

76.5% Couples with children +2.1 pts ▸ 78.6%
26.5% Couples without children +5.7 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% One-parent families +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +20.5 pts 54.5%
33.3% 4 people +39.4 pts ▸ 72.7%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +$25 higher in 6412, WA
$150 11th pct $125 6th pct
Mortgage in 6412, WAin 6480, WA
— $1,600 51st pct
People / bedroom in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +0.10 higher in 6412, WA gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

91.7% Owned outright ◂ +37.1 pts 54.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
25.0% Other tenure ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +9.1 pts 90.9%
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

33.3% 3 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
25.0% 4 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +35.0 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 35.0% 88th pct
PT commute in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

56.5% Car (driver) +8.5 pts ▸ 65.0%
0.0% Worked at home +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.2 pts 45.5%
50.0% 2 vehicles +13.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
25.0% 4 or more +11.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +3.6 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
24.6% 14th pct 28.2% 26th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +25.8 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
50.0% 18th pct 75.8% 99th pct
Full-time in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +13.3 pts higher in 6412, WA gap widening
78.3% 100th pct 65.0% 84th pct

Industries people work in

47.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +32.8 pts 15.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Other services +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.0% Education & training ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

34.8% Managers +15.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.4% Clerical & administrative +32.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.7% Community & personal service ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
17.4% Professionals ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6412, WA
8 71st pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6412, WA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6412, WA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +17 higher in 6412, WA
1,032 74th pct 1,015 67th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +0.5 higher in 6480, WA
0.0 0th pct 0.6 7th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +0.6 more in 6480, WA
0.0 0th pct 0.6 7th pct
15-min city in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +57.6 pts higher in 6480, WA
2.8% 1st pct 60.3% 39th pct
Walk to health in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +8.7 more in 6480, WA
16.9 47th pct 25.6 66th pct
Intersections/km² in 6412, WAin 6480, WA even
0 7th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in 6412, WAin 6480, WA +1.7 pts higher in 6480, WA
2.4% 1st pct 4.0% 33rd pct

Compare 6412, WA with nearby areas

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

Compare 6480, WA with nearby areas

6490, WA 6414, WA 6413, WA 6412, WA 6422, WA 6415, WA 6489, WA 6488, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6412, WA vs 6480, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6412/6412-wa/vs/POA6480/6480-wa