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6421, WA vs 6480, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 55 km apart · 6421, WA profile · 6480, WA profile

6421, WA 6480, WA

Postcode 6421 and postcode 6480 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. They differ most in their age and family structures; postcode 6421 has far more children under 15 (17.9% compared to 7.7%) and seniors, with 20.8% of its people aged 65 and over while postcode 6480 has none. In contrast, residents are far older in postcode 6480, where the typical age is 50, compared to 40 in postcode 6421. Postcode 6480 also has a far higher share of people born overseas (23.1% versus 5.4%) and more people working from home (35.0% versus 15.2%).

Much of the gap in workforce activity has widened since 2016, with 75.8% of adults working or looking for work in postcode 6480 compared to 51.1% in postcode 6421. Despite these shifts, the two areas share several traits. They have almost identical typical weekly rents (around $120 to $125) and personal incomes, and neither area has any public transport stops or residents who speak little or no English.

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Where they differ most

De facto: 23.6 pts higher in 6480, WA Participation: 24.7 pts higher in 6480, WA Aged 65+: 20.8 pts higher in 6421, WA Housework 15h+: 14.0 pts higher in 6421, WA Work from home: 19.8 pts higher in 6480, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +129 larger in 6421, WA gap widening
168 7th pct 39 2nd pct
Median age in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +10 yrs older in 6480, WA gap widening
40 yrs 36th pct 50 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +4.8 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
4.8% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +20.8 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
20.8% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +10.2 pts higher in 6421, WA gap steady
17.9% 57th pct 7.7% 4th pct
De facto in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +23.6 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
3.4% 0th pct 26.9% 100th pct

Age structure

22.6% Older adults (45–64) +46.6 pts ▸ 69.2%
25.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.6 pts 17.9%
20.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
17.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.2 pts 7.7%
11.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.3% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 60.6%
27.7% Never married +14.7 pts ▸ 42.4%
7.3% Divorced ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6421, WA 6480, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +17.7 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
5.4% 10th pct 23.1% 73rd pct

Country of birth

75.6% Australia ◂ +24.3 pts 51.3%
1.8% South Africa +11.0 pts ▸ 12.8%
3.6% New Zealand ◂ +3.6 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 +6.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
31.5% Australian ◂ +18.7 pts 12.8%
13.1% Italian ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
2.4% Irish +10.4 pts ▸ 12.8%
11.3% Scottish ◂ +3.6 pts 7.7%
0.0% Chinese +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.6% German +4.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
3.0% Dutch ◂ +3.0 pts 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 6480, WA +3.0 pts higher in 6421, WA gap narrowing
3.0% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.2% English only ◂ +12.5 pts 66.7%
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 6480, WA +8.1 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
36.3% 29th pct 28.2% 13th pct

Religious affiliation

43.5% Christianity +5.3 pts ▸ 48.7%
36.3% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 28.2%
19.0% Not stated +4.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
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 6480, WA +14.7 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
42.9% 42nd pct 57.6% 70th pct
Bachelor+ in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +7.3 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
13.9% 44th pct 21.2% 66th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

42.9% Year 12 +14.7 pts ▸ 57.6%
17.5% Year 10 ◂ +8.4 pts 9.1%
12.7% Year 11 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

20.5% Bachelor degree +12.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.9 pts 14.3%
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%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +3.7 pts 14.3%
11.5% Engineering & related +2.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.4% Agriculture & environment +7.9 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.4% Health +7.9 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.4% Education ◂ +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% Society & culture ◂ +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 6480, WA +$58 higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
$866 72nd pct $924 77th pct
Household income in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +$333 higher in 6421, WA gap narrowing
$1,458 46th pct $1,125 17th pct
Family income in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +$407 higher in 6421, WA gap widening
$1,906 51st pct $1,499 23rd pct
High earners in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +8.8 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
8.8% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in 6421, WAin 6480, WA
28.6% 81st pct —

Household income distribution

30.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
22.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +1.1 pts 30.3%
28.5% Under $650 ◂ +16.3 pts 12.1%
13.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +5.4 pts higher in 6480, WA
28.0% 41st pct 33.3% 73rd pct
Mental health in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +1.7 pts higher in 6480, WA
6.0% 17th pct 7.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in 6421, WAin 6480, 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 +13.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
4.2% Other condition +13.8 pts ▸ 17.9%
6.0% Mental health +1.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.5% Asthma ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 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%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.4% None ◂ +3.7 pts 48.7%
22.0% One condition +11.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.0% Two conditions ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +15.9 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
20.4% 65th pct 36.4% 96th pct
Unpaid carers in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +6.2 pts higher in 6421, WA gap narrowing
15.3% 87th pct 9.1% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +15.0 pts higher in 6421, WA gap narrowing
24.1% 43rd pct 9.1% 0th pct
Defence service in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +2.2 pts higher in 6421, WA
2.2% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +14.0 pts higher in 6421, WA gap narrowing
29.2% 90th pct 15.2% 10th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +0.1 larger in 6480, WA gap steady
2.8 86th pct 2.9 89th pct
One-parent in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +5.2 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
5.5% 10th pct 10.7% 36th pct
Living alone in 6421, WAin 6480, WA
28.6% 57th pct —

Family composition

69.7% Couples with children +8.8 pts ▸ 78.6%
22.9% Couples without children +9.2 pts ▸ 32.1%
5.5% One-parent families +5.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

20.4% 4 people +52.3 pts ▸ 72.7%
36.7% 2 people +17.8 pts ▸ 54.5%
28.6% 1 person ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% 5 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +$5 higher in 6480, WA
$120 6th pct $125 6th pct
Mortgage in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +$426 higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
$1,174 27th pct $1,600 51st pct
People / bedroom in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +0.10 higher in 6480, WA gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 6421, WAin 6480, WA
10.2% 12th pct —
Owned outright in 6421, WAin 6480, WA
46.9% 74th pct —
Separate houses in 6421, WAin 6480, WA
83.7% 29th pct —
3+ bedrooms in 6421, WAin 6480, WA
91.8% 92nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

46.9% Owned outright +7.6 pts ▸ 54.5%
22.4% Owned with a mortgage +23.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
10.2% Rented ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other tenure ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

83.7% Separate house +7.2 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

40.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.5 pts 27.3%
22.4% 3 bedrooms +13.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
28.6% 5 or more ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms 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 6480, WA
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +19.8 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
15.2% 47th pct 35.0% 88th pct
PT commute in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

71.2% Car (driver) ◂ +6.2 pts 65.0%
15.2% Worked at home +19.8 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
4.5% Walked ◂ +4.5 pts 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 +37.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
20.4% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
16.3% 4 or more +20.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
24.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +14.4 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
13.8% 0th pct 28.2% 26th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +5.7 pts higher in 6421, WA gap widening
5.7% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +24.7 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
51.1% 20th pct 75.8% 99th pct
Full-time in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +4.4 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
60.6% 64th pct 65.0% 84th pct

Industries people work in

48.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +33.5 pts 15.0%
4.5% Health care & social assistance +15.5 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%
9.1% Retail trade ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

37.9% Managers +12.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.6% Clerical & administrative +36.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Labourers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Professionals ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.1 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 6480, WA even
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6421, WA
9 86th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6480, WA
7 64th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +4 higher in 6421, WA
1,019 69th pct 1,015 67th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +0.3 higher in 6480, WA
0.3 3rd pct 0.6 7th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +0.3 more in 6480, WA
0.3 3rd pct 0.6 7th pct
15-min city in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +29.5 pts higher in 6480, WA
30.8% 15th pct 60.3% 39th pct
Walk to health in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +33.9 more in 6421, WA
59.5 87th pct 25.6 66th pct
Intersections/km² in 6421, WAin 6480, WA even
0 9th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in 6421, WAin 6480, WA +0.3 pts higher in 6480, WA
3.7% 29th pct 4.0% 33rd pct

Compare 6421, WA with nearby areas

6423, WA 6479, WA 6422, WA 6490, WA 6480, WA 6424, WA 6489, WA 6477, 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). 6421, WA vs 6480, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6421/6421-wa/vs/POA6480/6480-wa