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6507, WA vs 6512, WA

Name: 6507, WA vs 6512, WA — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 52 km apart · 6507, WA profile · 6512, WA profile

6507, WA 6512, WA

Postcode 6507 and postcode 6512 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Postcode 6507 is notably wealthier, with typical household incomes of $1,903 a week compared to $1,375 in postcode 6512. This gap is reflected in home loans, where typical monthly payments in postcode 6507 are far higher at $1,591, while postcode 6512 payments are much lower at $850. Postcode 6512 has a much older population, with 28.3% aged 65 and over, compared to 17.9% in postcode 6507.

Both areas share several similarities, including nearly identical shares of children under 15 and a total lack of homes without a motor vehicle. While they are alike in these ways, some gaps are widening; for example, the difference in typical family income has grown since 2016. Postcode 6512 also has far more public transport departures per 1,000 people than postcode 6507, though both areas have just one public transport route.

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Where they differ most

Population: 438 larger in 6507, WA Renting: 17.8 pts higher in 6507, WA First Nations: 4.0 pts higher in 6507, WA PT commute: 2.1 pts higher in 6507, WA Family income: $736 higher in 6507, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +438 larger in 6507, WA gap steady

530 19th pct 92 4th pct

Median age in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +7 yrs older in 6512, WA gap widening

44 yrs 57th pct 51 yrs 83rd pct

Age structure

28.7% Older adults (45–64) +17.0 pts ▸ 45.7%

17.9% Seniors (65+) +10.3 pts ▸ 28.3%

28.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +16.2 pts 12.0%

14.3% Children (0–14) +0.9 pts ▸ 15.2%

8.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.4% Married +16.5 pts ▸ 67.9%

33.5% Never married ◂ +16.8 pts 16.7%

7.1% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

4.2% Widowed ◂ +0.4 pts 3.8%

3.1% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6507, WA 6512, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

69.6% Australia ◂ +0.1 pts 69.6%

1.9% England +5.7 pts ▸ 7.6%

2.1% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 3.3%

3.0% New Zealand ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% India ◂ +0.9 pts 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

38.9% Australian +9.0 pts ▸ 47.8%

38.7% English +1.5 pts ▸ 40.2%

10.9% Scottish ◂ +0.1 pts 10.9%

10.0% Irish ◂ +0.2 pts 9.8%

2.1% Dutch +4.4 pts ▸ 6.5%

4.2% German ◂ +0.9 pts 3.3%

1.7% Italian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.8% Indian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

78.3% English only even 78.3%

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

Religious affiliation

37.5% Christianity +11.4 pts ▸ 48.9%

41.9% No religion ◂ +10.4 pts 31.5%

18.3% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 16.3%

0.8% Other religions ◂ +0.8 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

Schools/1k kids in 6507, WA in 6512, WA

13.16 87th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +1 more in 6507, WA

1 29th pct 0 0th pct

Students in 6507, WA in 6512, WA

46 12th pct —

Avg size in 6507, WA in 6512, WA

46 14th pct —

ICSEA in 6507, WA in 6512, WA

998 52nd pct —

Highest year of school

47.3% Year 12 ◂ +2.4 pts 44.9%

17.9% Year 10 +3.9 pts ▸ 21.8%

10.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.6 pts 9.0%

6.5% Year 9 or below +2.5 pts ▸ 9.0%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Certificate III / IV +8.6 pts ▸ 31.7%

12.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.8 pts ▸ 24.4%

18.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.8 pts 14.6%

3.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.9% Engineering & related +3.6 pts ▸ 19.5%

10.1% Management & commerce +9.4 pts ▸ 19.5%

6.9% Education +7.8 pts ▸ 14.6%

10.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.4 pts 9.8%

4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.1 pts ▸ 9.8%

8.7% Health ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

5.1% Society & culture ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +$150 higher in 6507, WA gap widening

$1,016 86th pct $866 72nd pct

Household income in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +$528 higher in 6507, WA gap widening

$1,903 72nd pct $1,375 40th pct

Family income in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +$736 higher in 6507, WA gap widening

$2,194 70th pct $1,458 20th pct

Household income distribution

22.1% $650–$1,499 +27.9 pts ▸ 50.0%

31.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.4 pts 23.5%

13.5% Under $650 ◂ +4.7 pts 8.8%

11.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

8.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.9% $650–$1,499 +0.8 pts ▸ 30.8%

29.0% Under $650 ◂ +6.0 pts 23.1%

19.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.5 pts 9.0%

2.2% $3,000 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 5.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Asthma ◂ +3.0 pts 4.3%

6.6% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 6.5%

3.8% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 6.5%

5.3% Mental health ◂ +2.0 pts 3.3%

4.7% Other condition ◂ +1.5 pts 3.3%

4.2% Heart disease ◂ +0.9 pts 3.3%

1.3% Lung condition +1.9 pts ▸ 3.3%

3.2% Cancer ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.7% None even 58.7%

14.5% One condition +3.9 pts ▸ 18.5%

6.2% Two conditions ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% Three or more +1.8 pts ▸ 3.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.2 larger in 6507, WA gap widening

2.4 43rd pct 2.2 21st pct

Family composition

46.2% Couples without children +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

47.7% Couples with children ◂ +8.3 pts 39.4%

6.2% One-parent families +1.4 pts ▸ 7.6%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.9% 2 people +10.0 pts ▸ 52.9%

27.0% 1 person +2.4 pts ▸ 29.4%

6.1% 3 people +11.5 pts ▸ 17.6%

11.7% 4 people ◂ +2.8 pts 8.8%

9.2% 5 people ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

2.5% 6 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +$30 higher in 6512, WA

$220 29th pct $250 37th pct

Mortgage in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +$741 higher in 6507, WA gap widening

$1,591 51st pct $850 12th pct

People / bedroom in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.10 higher in 6507, WA gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.3% Owned outright +5.6 pts ▸ 55.9%

20.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.1 pts 11.8%

17.8% Rented ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

12.3% Other tenure +2.4 pts ▸ 14.7%

2.5% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.5% Separate house +5.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

1.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.8% Other dwelling ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

35.6% 3 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 38.2%

36.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.9 pts 35.3%

12.9% 2 bedrooms +13.6 pts ▸ 26.5%

8.0% 5 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

2.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.3% Under $1,000 +64.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

41.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%

23.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%

8.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +1 more in 6507, WA

3 36th pct 2 29th pct

Stops/1k in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +16.08 more in 6512, WA

5.66 72nd pct 21.74 99th pct

Departures/1k in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +41.7 more in 6512, WA

45.3 38th pct 87.0 45th pct

PT routes in 6507, WA in 6512, WA even

1 29th pct 1 29th pct

Stop walk in 6507, WA in 6512, WA

— 67 91st pct

Drive to city in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +21 longer in 6512, WA

97 79th pct 118 87th pct

How people get to work

51.7% Car (driver) +8.3 pts ▸ 60.0%

26.6% Worked at home ◂ +8.4 pts 18.2%

10.1% Walked ◂ +4.7 pts 5.5%

2.1% Bus ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.4 pts 38.2%

17.5% 3 vehicles +11.9 pts ▸ 29.4%

23.1% 4 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 14.7%

20.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.0 pts 17.6%

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

40.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.8 pts ▸ 52.7%

13.3% Mining ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

6.6% Education & training +6.1 pts ▸ 12.7%

5.6% Health care & social assistance +5.3 pts ▸ 10.9%

1.7% Other services +7.3 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.4% Construction ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

2.8% Accommodation & food +2.7 pts ▸ 5.5%

4.5% Retail trade ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

2.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

2.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

35.7% Managers +0.7 pts ▸ 36.4%

2.8% Community & personal service +17.2 pts ▸ 20.0%

17.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.4 pts 9.1%

8.7% Technicians & trades +7.6 pts ▸ 16.4%

11.5% Labourers ◂ +6.1 pts 5.5%

10.8% Professionals ◂ +1.7 pts 9.1%

8.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

2.8% Sales workers ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +1 higher in 6512, WA

7 64th pct 8 71st pct

IRSD decile in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +2 higher in 6512, WA

7 64th pct 9 86th pct

IER decile in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +1 higher in 6512, WA

7 64th pct 8 71st pct

IEO decile in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +2 higher in 6512, WA

6 57th pct 8 71st pct

IRSAD score in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +33 higher in 6512, WA

1,009 65th pct 1,042 77th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.8 higher in 6512, WA

0.2 2nd pct 0.9 12th pct

Types ≤15 min in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.7 more in 6512, WA

0.3 3rd pct 0.9 11th pct

15-min city in 6507, WA in 6512, WA even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.8 pts higher in 6507, WA

0.8% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +45.6 pts higher in 6512, WA

0.8% 15th pct 46.4% 47th pct

Walk to school in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +24.6 pts higher in 6507, WA

24.6% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.8 pts higher in 6512, WA

0.8% 0th pct 1.6% 1st pct

Walk to health in 6507, WA in 6512, WA even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +20.4 more in 6512, WA

34.0 76th pct 54.3 87th pct

Intersections/km² in 6507, WA in 6512, WA even

0 3rd pct 0 7th pct

Mean slope in 6507, WA in 6512, WA +0.8 pts higher in 6507, WA

6.3% 68th pct 5.5% 57th pct

Compare 6507, WA with nearby areas

6044, WA 6510, WA 6521, WA 6503, WA 6506, WA 6043, WA 6512, WA 6042, WA

Compare 6512, WA with nearby areas

6513, WA 6510, WA 6575, WA 6574, WA 6515, WA 6507, WA 6572, WA 6521, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6507, WA vs 6512, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6507/6507-wa/vs/POA6512/6512-wa