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6522, WA vs 6631, WA

Name: 6522, WA vs 6631, WA — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 81 km apart · 6522, WA profile · 6631, WA profile

6522, WA 6631, WA

Postcode 6522 and postcode 6631 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. Postcode 6522 is more of a family environment, where 19.7% of people are children under 15, compared to no children in postcode 6631. It is also more accessible; about 66% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries, while no homes in postcode 6631 have this access. In contrast, postcode 6631 has much higher typical incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $3,250 compared to $1,468 in postcode 6522.

The gap in household income has widened since 2016, growing from $515 to $1,782. Despite these diverging finances, both areas share similar proportions of people aged 65 and over, sitting around 23%. They also have similar levels of access to money and resources and both have only one public transport route. While postcode 6522 is mostly car-dependent, postcode 6631 is strictly car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in 6631, WA Personal income: $1,006 higher in 6631, WA Household income: $1,782 higher in 6631, WA Population: 394 larger in 6522, WA Family income: $1,813 higher in 6631, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +394 larger in 6522, WA gap steady

407 16th pct 13 1st pct

Median age in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +15 yrs older in 6631, WA gap widening

47 yrs 71st pct 62 yrs 100th pct

Age structure

22.9% Seniors (65+) +15.6 pts ▸ 38.5%

31.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.1 pts 23.1%

20.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%

19.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%

4.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.2% Married +20.7 pts ▸ 76.9%

25.4% Never married ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%

10.0% Divorced ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

5.4% Widowed ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6522, WA 6631, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +21.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 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

42.0% Australian ◂ +42.0 pts 0.0%

41.0% English ◂ +2.6 pts 38.5%

6.6% Scottish +31.8 pts ▸ 38.5%

1.7% Dutch +21.4 pts ▸ 23.1%

10.8% Irish ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% Indian ◂ +1.0 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

84.3% English only +15.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

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% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

35.6% Christianity +64.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

48.9% No religion ◂ +48.9 pts 0.0%

17.4% Not stated ◂ +17.4 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%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

12.50 87th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +1 more in 6522, WA

1 29th pct 0 0th pct

Students in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

83 18th pct —

Avg size in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

83 23rd pct —

ICSEA in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

1,029 66th pct —

Highest year of school

20.4% Year 10 +33.4 pts ▸ 53.8%

39.6% Year 12 ◂ +8.9 pts 30.8%

13.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

10.7% Year 11 ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%

18.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%

5.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.2% Engineering & related ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

9.5% Management & commerce ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

8.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

7.9% Education ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

7.4% Health ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

4.2% Society & culture ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.6% Architecture & building ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +$1,006 higher in 6631, WA gap widening

$806 61st pct $1,812 100th pct

Household income in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +$1,782 higher in 6631, WA gap widening

$1,468 47th pct $3,250 100th pct

Family income in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +$1,813 higher in 6631, WA gap widening

$1,937 53rd pct $3,750 100th pct

Household income distribution

6.1% $4,000 or more +68.9 pts ▸ 75.0%

27.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%

25.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

16.3% Under $650 ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

35.0% Under $650 +3.4 pts ▸ 38.5%

25.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%

15.7% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 23.1%

6.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

3.7% Mental health +34.8 pts ▸ 38.5%

8.4% Arthritis +14.7 pts ▸ 23.1%

6.6% Asthma +16.4 pts ▸ 23.1%

5.7% Diabetes +17.4 pts ▸ 23.1%

6.6% Other condition +16.4 pts ▸ 23.1%

3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.2% Cancer ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.5% None +4.0 pts ▸ 61.5%

4.9% Two conditions +25.9 pts ▸ 30.8%

17.2% One condition ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +0.7 larger in 6522, WA gap widening

2.4 43rd pct 1.7 0th pct

Family composition

32.6% Couples without children +67.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

60.3% Couples with children ◂ +60.3 pts 0.0%

7.8% One-parent families ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

28.6% 1 person +46.4 pts ▸ 75.0%

35.4% 2 people +39.6 pts ▸ 75.0%

13.6% 4 people ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

12.2% 3 people ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

8.2% 5 people ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

$150 11th pct —

Mortgage in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

$729 8th pct —

People / bedroom in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +0.10 higher in 6522, WA gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.7% Owned outright ◂ +49.7 pts 0.0%

20.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%

17.7% Other tenure ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%

11.6% Rented ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.8% Separate house +10.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

4.8% Other dwelling ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

12.2% 2 bedrooms +62.8 pts ▸ 75.0%

38.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%

27.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%

10.9% 5 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

4.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +1 more in 6522, WA

3 36th pct 2 29th pct

Stops/1k in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +146.48 more in 6631, WA

7.37 85th pct 153.85 100th pct

Departures/1k in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +268.4 more in 6631, WA

39.3 36th pct 307.7 58th pct

PT routes in 6522, WA in 6631, WA even

1 29th pct 1 29th pct

Stop walk in 6522, WA in 6631, WA

81 98th pct —

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) +16.2 pts ▸ 70.0%

17.4% Worked at home ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

13.0% Walked ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

2.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 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

18.2% 3 vehicles +56.8 pts ▸ 75.0%

32.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%

24.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%

19.7% 4 or more ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%

5.1% No vehicle ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

51.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +38.9 pts ▸ 90.0%

4.3% Education & training +25.7 pts ▸ 30.0%

9.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

8.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

7.6% Manufacturing ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

6.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.3% Retail trade ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.7% Mining ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.2% Professional & technical ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

45.1% Managers +64.9 pts ▸ 110.0%

10.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

10.9% Labourers ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

7.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

7.6% Community & personal service ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

7.1% Professionals ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Sales workers ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +3 higher in 6522, WA

5 43rd pct 2 14th pct

IRSD decile in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +5 higher in 6522, WA

6 57th pct 1 0th pct

IER decile in 6522, WA in 6631, WA even

7 64th pct 7 64th pct

IEO decile in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +2 higher in 6522, WA

4 36th pct 2 14th pct

IRSAD score in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +71 higher in 6522, WA

970 46th pct 899 13th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +2.9 higher in 6522, WA

3.6 49th pct 0.7 9th pct

Types ≤15 min in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +3.5 more in 6522, WA

4.0 52nd pct 0.5 6th pct

15-min city in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +65.2 pts higher in 6522, WA

65.2% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +65.7 pts higher in 6522, WA

65.7% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +8.7 pts higher in 6522, WA

58.0% 54th pct 49.3% 48th pct

Walk to school in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +66.3 pts higher in 6522, WA

66.3% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +65.7 pts higher in 6522, WA

65.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in 6522, WA in 6631, WA even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +333.0 more in 6631, WA

51.6 86th pct 384.6 100th pct

Intersections/km² in 6522, WA in 6631, WA even

0 9th pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in 6522, WA in 6631, WA +0.7 pts higher in 6522, WA

3.8% 30th pct 3.1% 15th pct

Compare 6522, WA with nearby areas

6625, WA 6519, WA 6525, WA 6628, WA 6632, WA 6627, WA 6528, WA 6623, WA

Compare 6631, WA with nearby areas

6628, WA 6627, WA 6623, WA 6625, WA 6632, WA 6522, WA 6635, WA 6519, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6522, WA vs 6631, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6522/6522-wa/vs/POA6631/6631-wa