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6423, WA vs 6480, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 57 km apart · 6423, WA profile · 6480, WA profile

6423, WA 6480, WA

Postcode 6423 and postcode 6480 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Postcode 6423 is far older, with a typical resident aged 61 and 39% of people aged 65 or over, compared to a typical age of 50 and no seniors in postcode 6480. Education and work patterns differ sharply; postcode 6480 has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (21.2% versus 2.3%) and many more people working from home (35.0% versus 9.1%).

Since 2011, these two areas have drifted further apart in several ways. The age gap has widened as postcode 6423 has become much older, and the difference in education levels has also grown. Despite this, they share some basics, such as almost identical typical weekly household incomes of around $1,100. Both areas also have no residents who speak a language other than English at home, and neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 39.0 pts higher in 6423, WA Mortgage: $1,200 higher in 6480, WA Work from home: 25.9 pts higher in 6480, WA Participation: 23.1 pts higher in 6480, WA Needs assistance: 8.2 pts higher in 6423, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +107 larger in 6423, WA gap narrowing
146 6th pct 39 2nd pct
Median age in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +11 yrs older in 6423, WA gap widening
61 yrs 100th pct 50 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +2.1 pts higher in 6423, WA gap steady
2.1% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +39.0 pts higher in 6423, WA gap widening
39.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +1.9 pts higher in 6423, WA gap narrowing
9.6% 7th pct 7.7% 4th pct
De facto in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +12.9 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
14.0% 69th pct 26.9% 100th pct

Age structure

29.5% Older adults (45–64) +39.8 pts ▸ 69.2%
39.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +39.0 pts 0.0%
15.1% Young adults (25–44) +2.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
9.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.9 pts 7.7%
3.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

52.7% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 60.6%
31.3% Never married +11.1 pts ▸ 42.4%
14.5% Divorced ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Widowed ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6423, WA 6480, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +6.6 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
16.4% 58th pct 23.1% 73rd pct

Country of birth

74.0% Australia ◂ +22.7 pts 51.3%
0.0% South Africa +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.6% England ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.9% New Zealand ◂ +8.9 pts 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

55.5% English ◂ +1.6 pts 53.8%
32.9% Australian ◂ +20.1 pts 12.8%
8.2% Irish +4.6 pts ▸ 12.8%
11.0% German ◂ +3.3 pts 7.7%
9.6% Scottish ◂ +1.9 pts 7.7%
0.0% Chinese +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
5.5% Italian ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dutch ◂ +2.1 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 6423, WAin 6480, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.1% English only ◂ +24.4 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 6423, WAin 6480, WA +12.2 pts higher in 6423, WA gap widening
40.4% 43rd pct 28.2% 13th pct

Religious affiliation

53.4% Christianity ◂ +4.7 pts 48.7%
40.4% No religion ◂ +12.2 pts 28.2%
13.0% Not stated +10.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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 6423, WAin 6480, WA +18.2 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
39.4% 31st pct 57.6% 70th pct
Bachelor+ in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +18.9 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
2.3% 0th pct 21.2% 66th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.4% Year 12 +18.2 pts ▸ 57.6%
25.0% Year 10 ◂ +15.9 pts 9.1%
14.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.1% Year 11 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.1 pts 14.3%
4.6% Bachelor degree +28.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.6% Management & commerce ◂ +10.3 pts 14.3%
16.9% Engineering & related ◂ +2.6 pts 14.3%
4.6% Agriculture & environment +9.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Health +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
7.7% Education ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology 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 6423, WAin 6480, WA +$237 higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
$687 35th pct $924 77th pct
Household income in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +$20 higher in 6423, WA gap narrowing
$1,145 19th pct $1,125 17th pct
Family income in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +$140 higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
$1,359 13th pct $1,499 23rd pct
High earners in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +4.6 pts higher in 6423, WA gap narrowing
4.6% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
4.5% 8th pct —

Household income distribution

40.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
24.2% Under $650 ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.9% Under $650 ◂ +26.8 pts 12.1%
26.0% $650–$1,499 +4.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +6.4 pts higher in 6423, WA
39.7% 95th pct 33.3% 73rd pct
Mental health in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +1.9 pts higher in 6423, WA
9.6% 62nd pct 7.7% 36th pct
Needs assistance in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +8.2 pts higher in 6423, WA gap widening
8.2% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Arthritis +14.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.9% Other condition +9.0 pts ▸ 17.9%
9.6% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 7.7%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.2% Diabetes ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.1% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.8% None ◂ +6.1 pts 48.7%
27.4% One condition +5.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.2% Two conditions ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +2.8 pts higher in 6480, WA gap narrowing
33.6% 93rd pct 36.4% 96th pct
Unpaid carers in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +7.7 pts higher in 6423, WA gap narrowing
16.8% 92nd pct 9.1% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +6.9 pts higher in 6423, WA gap steady
16.0% 10th pct 9.1% 0th pct
Defence service in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +3.1 pts higher in 6423, WA
3.1% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +11.6 pts higher in 6423, WA gap widening
26.7% 79th pct 15.2% 10th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +1.0 larger in 6480, WA gap widening
1.9 5th pct 2.9 89th pct
One-parent in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +10.7 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.7% 36th pct
Living alone in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
42.4% 97th pct —

Family composition

35.9% Couples with children +42.7 pts ▸ 78.6%
63.0% Couples without children ◂ +30.9 pts 32.1%
0.0% One-parent families +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

6.1% 4 people +66.7 pts ▸ 72.7%
48.5% 2 people +6.1 pts ▸ 54.5%
42.4% 1 person ◂ +42.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% 3 people ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +$40 higher in 6480, WA
$85 0th pct $125 6th pct
Mortgage in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +$1,200 higher in 6480, WA gap widening
$400 0th pct $1,600 51st pct
People / bedroom in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +0.10 higher in 6480, WA gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
21.2% 50th pct —
Owned outright in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
62.1% 100th pct —
Separate houses in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
97.0% 74th pct —
3+ bedrooms in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
63.6% 14th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

62.1% Owned outright ◂ +7.6 pts 54.5%
4.5% Owned with a mortgage +40.9 pts ▸ 45.5%
21.2% Rented ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Other tenure ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

97.0% Separate house ◂ +6.1 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

43.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.6 pts 36.4%
27.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
19.7% 4 bedrooms +7.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
9.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 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 6423, WAin 6480, WA
6.2% 72nd pct —
Work from home in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +25.9 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
9.1% 20th pct 35.0% 88th pct
PT commute in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +2 more in 6423, WA
2 29th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +13.70 more in 6423, WA
13.70 92nd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +123.3 more in 6423, WA
123.3 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +1 more in 6423, WA
1 29th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

54.5% Car (driver) +10.5 pts ▸ 65.0%
9.1% Worked at home +25.9 pts ▸ 35.0%
21.2% Walked ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 2 vehicles +32.9 pts ▸ 63.6%
13.8% 3 vehicles +31.6 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.8% 4 or more +22.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
24.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
6.2% No vehicle ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +5.4 pts higher in 6423, WA gap narrowing
33.6% 50th pct 28.2% 26th pct
Recent arrivals in 6423, WAin 6480, WA
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +23.1 pts higher in 6480, WA gap widening
52.7% 24th pct 75.8% 99th pct
Full-time in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +3.2 pts higher in 6423, WA gap narrowing
68.2% 89th pct 65.0% 84th pct

Industries people work in

30.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +15.3 pts 15.0%
21.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.2 pts 15.0%
6.1% Health care & social assistance +13.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Other services +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
12.1% Retail trade ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
10.6% Mining ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.1% Construction ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.1 pts 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%
10.6% Clerical & administrative +39.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.2% Labourers ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.1% Sales workers ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
7 64th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6480, WA
7 64th pct 8 71st pct
IER decile in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +4 higher in 6480, WA
4 36th pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +1 higher in 6480, WA
7 64th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +11 higher in 6480, WA
1,004 62nd pct 1,015 67th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +0.7 higher in 6423, WA
1.3 17th pct 0.6 7th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +0.7 more in 6423, WA
1.3 16th pct 0.6 7th pct
15-min city in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +3.8 pts higher in 6423, WA
64.1% 43rd pct 60.3% 39th pct
Walk to health in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +70.2 more in 6423, WA
95.9 92nd pct 25.6 66th pct
Intersections/km² in 6423, WAin 6480, WA even
0 7th pct 0 6th pct
Mean slope in 6423, WAin 6480, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6480, WA
3.6% 26th pct 4.0% 33rd pct

Compare 6423, WA with nearby areas

6421, WA 6424, WA 6422, WA 6479, WA 6425, WA 6480, WA 6490, WA 6415, 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). 6423, WA vs 6480, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6423/6423-wa/vs/POA6480/6480-wa