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6421, WA vs 6422, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 48 km apart · 6421, WA profile · 6422, WA profile

6421, WA 6422, WA

Postcode 6421 and postcode 6422 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Postcode 6421 is generally older, with a typical resident aged 40 and 20.8% of people aged 65 and over, compared to a typical age of 32 and just 6.3% seniors in postcode 6422. This older age profile in postcode 6421 is consistent with a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (28.0% versus 15.6%). In contrast, postcode 6422 is much more family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 35.9% of the population and 40.9% of people providing unpaid childcare.

The two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with gaps in volunteering, health, and the share of seniors all widening. Despite these trends, they remain similar in other ways; both have a similar level of overall advantage and about 47% of homes are owned outright. They also share a total lack of public transport and a similar typical house size, with about three people per home in both areas.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 20.4 pts higher in 6421, WA One-parent: 14.9 pts higher in 6422, WA Participation: 19.4 pts higher in 6422, WA Unemployment: 5.7 pts higher in 6421, WA First Nations: 4.8 pts higher in 6421, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +104 larger in 6421, WA gap steady
168 7th pct 64 3rd pct
Median age in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +8 yrs older in 6421, WA gap narrowing
40 yrs 36th pct 32 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +4.8 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
4.8% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +14.6 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
20.8% 57th pct 6.3% 4th pct
Under 15 in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +18.1 pts higher in 6422, WA gap widening
17.9% 57th pct 35.9% 100th pct
De facto in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +6.6 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
3.4% 0th pct 10.0% 24th pct

Age structure

17.9% Children (0–14) +18.1 pts ▸ 35.9%
25.6% Young adults (25–44) +7.2 pts ▸ 32.8%
22.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.2 pts 9.4%
20.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.6 pts 6.3%
11.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.1 pts 6.3%

Marital status

61.3% Married +2.3 pts ▸ 63.6%
27.7% Never married +6.4 pts ▸ 34.1%
2.9% Widowed +6.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.3% Divorced ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
2.2% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6421, WA 6422, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +7.1 pts higher in 6422, WA gap steady
5.4% 10th pct 12.5% 44th pct

Country of birth

75.6% Australia +11.9 pts ▸ 87.5%
3.6% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% South Africa ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

47.0% English ◂ +6.4 pts 40.6%
31.5% Australian +12.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
2.4% Irish +13.2 pts ▸ 15.6%
13.1% Italian ◂ +8.4 pts 4.7%
11.3% Scottish ◂ +5.1 pts 6.3%
3.0% Dutch +3.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.6% German ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +1.7 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
3.0% 30th pct 4.7% 46th pct
Limited English in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.2% English only +5.2 pts ▸ 84.4%
1.8% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +5.9 pts higher in 6422, WA gap widening
36.3% 29th pct 42.2% 50th pct

Religious affiliation

43.5% Christianity +6.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.3% No religion +5.9 pts ▸ 42.2%
19.0% Not stated ◂ +11.2 pts 7.8%
1.8% Other religions ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +1.6 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
42.9% 42nd pct 44.4% 46th pct
Bachelor+ in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +6.6 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
13.9% 44th pct 20.5% 64th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

42.9% Year 12 +1.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
12.7% Year 11 +5.1 pts ▸ 17.8%
17.5% Year 10 ◂ +6.3 pts 11.1%
6.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

19.2% Certificate III / IV +25.9 pts ▸ 45.2%
20.5% Bachelor degree +8.5 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.5% Engineering & related +11.0 pts ▸ 22.6%
3.8% Society & culture +15.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
6.4% Agriculture & environment +9.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
6.4% Education +3.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.4% Health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% Architecture & building ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Creative arts ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +$425 higher in 6422, WA gap widening
$866 72nd pct $1,291 94th pct
Household income in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +$667 higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
$1,458 46th pct $2,125 83rd pct
Family income in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +$719 higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
$1,906 51st pct $2,625 86th pct
High earners in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +18.5 pts higher in 6422, WA gap widening
8.8% 49th pct 27.3% 96th pct
High-income homes in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +14.3 pts higher in 6421, WA
28.6% 81st pct 14.3% 43rd pct

Household income distribution

30.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
22.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.2 pts 14.3%
16.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Under $650 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.8 pts 29.5%
28.5% Under $650 ◂ +21.6 pts 6.8%
13.1% $1,500–$2,999 +14.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
2.2% $3,000 or more +9.2 pts ▸ 11.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +12.4 pts higher in 6421, WA
28.0% 41st pct 15.6% 2nd pct
Mental health in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +1.9 pts higher in 6422, WA
6.0% 17th pct 7.8% 37th pct
Needs assistance in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +6.0 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
6.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.1% Arthritis ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.0% Mental health +1.9 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.5% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 4.7%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.2% Other condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.4% None +21.1 pts ▸ 73.4%
22.0% One condition ◂ +11.1 pts 10.9%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +1.3 pts 4.7%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +18.2 pts higher in 6422, WA gap widening
20.4% 65th pct 38.6% 99th pct
Unpaid carers in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +6.2 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
15.3% 87th pct 9.1% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +16.8 pts higher in 6422, WA gap widening
24.1% 43rd pct 40.9% 100th pct
Defence service in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +2.2 pts higher in 6421, WA
2.2% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +7.2 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
29.2% 90th pct 36.4% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.2 larger in 6422, WA gap steady
2.8 86th pct 3.0 93rd pct
One-parent in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +14.9 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
5.5% 10th pct 20.4% 90th pct
Living alone in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +9.5 pts higher in 6421, WA
28.6% 57th pct 19.0% 18th pct

Family composition

69.7% Couples with children ◂ +17.9 pts 51.9%
22.9% Couples without children +6.7 pts ▸ 29.6%
5.5% One-parent families +14.9 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.7% 2 people +6.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
28.6% 1 person ◂ +9.5 pts 19.0%
20.4% 4 people +3.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
14.3% 5 people even 14.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +$80 higher in 6422, WA
$120 6th pct $200 23rd pct
Mortgage in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +$126 higher in 6422, WA
$1,174 27th pct $1,300 34th pct
People / bedroom in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.20 higher in 6422, WA gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +8.8 pts higher in 6422, WA
10.2% 12th pct 19.0% 43rd pct
Owned outright in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6422, WA
46.9% 74th pct 47.6% 76th pct
Separate houses in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +16.3 pts higher in 6422, WA
83.7% 29th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +20.4 pts higher in 6421, WA
91.8% 92nd pct 71.4% 27th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.9% Owned outright +0.7 pts ▸ 47.6%
22.4% Owned with a mortgage +6.1 pts ▸ 28.6%
10.2% Rented +8.8 pts ▸ 19.0%
6.1% Other tenure ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

83.7% Separate house +16.3 pts ▸ 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

40.8% 4 bedrooms +6.8 pts ▸ 47.6%
28.6% 5 or more ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
22.4% 3 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +10.7 pts higher in 6422, WA gap narrowing
15.2% 47th pct 25.8% 76th pct
PT commute in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

71.2% Car (driver) ◂ +29.3 pts 41.9%
15.2% Worked at home +10.7 pts ▸ 25.8%
4.5% Walked +11.6 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

26.5% 2 vehicles +25.9 pts ▸ 52.4%
24.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.4 pts 19.0%
20.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.1 pts 14.3%
16.3% 4 or more ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +10.3 pts higher in 6422, WA gap widening
13.8% 0th pct 24.1% 13th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +5.7 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
5.7% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +19.4 pts higher in 6422, WA gap steady
51.1% 20th pct 70.5% 90th pct
Full-time in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6422, WA gap steady
60.6% 64th pct 61.3% 69th pct

Industries people work in

48.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.0 pts ▸ 64.5%
9.1% Retail trade +0.6 pts ▸ 9.7%
7.6% Education & training ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Construction ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.5 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.9% Managers +10.5 pts ▸ 48.4%
13.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.0 pts 9.7%
6.1% Professionals +6.8 pts ▸ 12.9%
6.1% Technicians & trades +6.8 pts ▸ 12.9%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Labourers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Community & personal service ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +1 higher in 6421, WA
8 71st pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +5 higher in 6421, WA
9 86th pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +15 higher in 6421, WA
1,019 69th pct 1,004 62nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.3 higher in 6421, WA
0.3 3rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.3 more in 6421, WA
0.3 3rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +30.8 pts higher in 6421, WA
30.8% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +43.9 more in 6421, WA
59.5 87th pct 15.6 42nd pct
Intersections/km² in 6421, WAin 6422, WA even
0 9th pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in 6421, WAin 6422, WA +0.3 pts higher in 6421, WA
3.7% 29th pct 3.4% 22nd pct

Compare 6421, WA with nearby areas

6423, WA 6479, WA 6422, WA 6490, WA 6480, WA 6424, WA 6489, WA 6477, WA

Compare 6422, WA with nearby areas

6424, WA 6480, WA 6415, WA 6423, WA 6421, WA 6490, WA 6414, WA 6420, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6421, WA vs 6422, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6421/6421-wa/vs/POA6422/6422-wa