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6528, WA vs 6628, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 93 km apart · 6528, WA profile · 6628, WA profile

6528, WA 6628, WA

Postcode 6528 and postcode 6628 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. They differ sharply in their age and family structures; residents are far older in postcode 6528, where the typical age is 50 and 23.8% are seniors. In contrast, postcode 6628 is much younger, with a typical age of 37 and children under 15 making up 30.4% of the population. Economic and social profiles also diverge, as typical weekly family incomes are far higher in postcode 6528 at $1,547 compared to $474 in postcode 6628, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far higher in postcode 6628 at 26.1%.

Since 2011, the two areas have drifted further apart across several measures. The gap in the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents has widened, and more people have moved into postcode 6628 over the last five years. Despite these shifts, both remain car-dependent, with walkability scores that are very low. They also share a similar lack of basic local infrastructure, as neither area has homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, or health services.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 26.1 pts higher in 6628, WA Aged 65+: 23.8 pts higher in 6528, WA Population: 355 larger in 6528, WA First Nations: 22.6 pts higher in 6628, WA Median age: 13 yrs older in 6528, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +355 larger in 6528, WA gap widening
378 15th pct 23 1st pct
Median age in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +13 yrs older in 6528, WA gap steady
50 yrs 80th pct 37 yrs 19th pct
First Nations in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +22.6 pts higher in 6628, WA gap widening
3.4% 64th pct 26.1% 99th pct
Aged 65+ in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +23.8 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
23.8% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +12.7 pts higher in 6628, WA gap widening
17.7% 55th pct 30.4% 100th pct
De facto in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
17.6% 88th pct —

Age structure

31.7% Older adults (45–64) +11.7 pts ▸ 43.5%
17.7% Children (0–14) +12.7 pts ▸ 30.4%
23.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
18.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.1 pts 17.4%
9.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

28.1% Never married +29.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
49.8% Married ◂ +14.1 pts 35.7%
13.4% Divorced ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
6.7% Widowed ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
3.2% Separated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6528, WA 6628, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +6.0 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
19.0% 64th pct 13.0% 46th pct

Country of birth

74.6% Australia +25.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.1% England ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Vietnam ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.2% Australian +15.6 pts ▸ 60.9%
44.4% English ◂ +5.3 pts 39.1%
9.5% Irish ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.3% Scottish ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% German ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Vietnamese ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 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%

Language

Other language in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +7.1 pts higher in 6528, WA gap steady
7.1% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6528, WAin 6628, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.5% English only +13.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.6% Vietnamese ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.1% Mandarin ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 6528, WAin 6628, WA +16.3 pts higher in 6628, WA gap widening
40.2% 42nd pct 56.5% 93rd pct

Religious affiliation

49.2% Christianity +7.3 pts ▸ 56.5%
40.2% No religion +16.3 pts ▸ 56.5%
7.9% Not stated ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Buddhism ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap narrowing
37.4% 26th pct —
Bachelor+ in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap widening
8.6% 14th pct —
Schools/1k kids in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
14.93 88th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +1 more in 6528, WA
1 29th pct 0 0th pct
Students in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
65 15th pct —
Avg size in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
65 19th pct —
ICSEA in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
977 40th pct —

Highest year of school

37.4% Year 12 ◂ +15.9 pts 21.4%
16.1% Year 11 +12.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
27.2% Year 10 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Year 9 or below +9.3 pts ▸ 21.4%

Highest qualification level

34.4% Certificate III / IV +65.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.2% Engineering & related ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
14.3% Education ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.3% Health ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
11.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
11.0% Management & commerce ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.8% Society & culture ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% Creative arts ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +$168 higher in 6528, WA gap steady
$627 24th pct $459 0th pct
Household income in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +$378 higher in 6528, WA gap widening
$1,278 30th pct $900 4th pct
Family income in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +$1,073 higher in 6528, WA gap widening
$1,547 26th pct $474 0th pct
High earners in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap widening
9.3% 53rd pct —
High-income homes in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
6.3% 11th pct —

Household income distribution

31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
28.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
12.7% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.0% Under $650 +17.3 pts ▸ 64.3%
23.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
14.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +13.2 pts higher in 6528, WA
34.9% 81st pct 21.7% 12th pct
Mental health in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +7.1 pts higher in 6528, WA
7.1% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +4.5 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
4.5% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Asthma +10.9 pts ▸ 21.7%
11.4% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Diabetes ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Mental health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.1% None +25.5 pts ▸ 82.6%
22.8% One condition ◂ +1.0 pts 21.7%
6.3% Two conditions ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap narrowing
23.0% 74th pct —
Unpaid carers in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap widening
8.0% 9th pct —
Unpaid child care in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap narrowing
25.2% 51st pct —
Defence service in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
2.6% 39th pct —
Housework 15h+ in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap widening
28.4% 88th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +1.3 larger in 6628, WA gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.6 100th pct
One-parent in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap widening
9.1% 23rd pct —
Living alone in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
26.1% 45th pct —

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children ◂ +15.1 pts 38.9%
39.4% Couples without children ◂ +11.6 pts 27.8%
9.1% One-parent families +24.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.5% 2 people ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%
26.1% 1 person ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
13.4% 3 people ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
13.4% 4 people ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% 5 people ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +$35 higher in 6528, WA
$235 33rd pct $200 23rd pct
Mortgage in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
$1,554 49th pct —
People / bedroom in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +0.30 higher in 6628, WA gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 100th pct
Renting in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
20.4% 48th pct —
Owned outright in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
45.8% 71st pct —
Separate houses in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
87.3% 37th pct —
3+ bedrooms in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
71.8% 28th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

20.4% Rented +112.9 pts ▸ 133.3%
45.8% Owned outright ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
33.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% Not stated ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other tenure ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

87.3% Separate house +12.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
9.2% Other dwelling ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.6% 3 bedrooms +96.7 pts ▸ 133.3%
26.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
8.5% 5 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

65.5% $200–$349 +34.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.6% Under $200 ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% $350–$549 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
18.1% 58th pct —
PT commute in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
2.2% 70th pct —
PT stops in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +2 more in 6628, WA
0 0th pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +86.96 more in 6628, WA
0.00 0th pct 86.96 100th pct
Departures/1k in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +173.9 more in 6628, WA
0.0 0th pct 173.9 51st pct
PT routes in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +1 more in 6628, WA
0 0th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
— 76 96th pct

How people get to work

59.9% Car (driver) +0.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.1% Worked at home ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
2.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Bus ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Walked ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

23.9% 3 vehicles +142.8 pts ▸ 166.7%
34.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
27.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.5 pts 0.0%
19.6% 4 or more ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +26.1 pts higher in 6628, WA gap widening
28.5% 27th pct 54.5% 93rd pct
Recent arrivals in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
6.9% 43rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
3.7% 38th pct —
Participation in 6528, WAin 6628, WA gap narrowing
60.1% 50th pct —
Full-time in 6528, WAin 6628, WA
59.3% 56th pct —

Industries people work in

25.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +134.7 pts ▸ 160.0%
9.9% Education & training ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.2% Construction ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.7% Mining ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Professional & technical ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.0% Other services ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.5% Retail trade ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Administrative & support ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.2% Managers ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
16.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
15.9% Professionals ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
12.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
12.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
12.1% Labourers ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
6.0% Community & personal service ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +5 higher in 6628, WA
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +5 higher in 6628, WA
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +1 higher in 6628, WA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +5 higher in 6628, WA
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +111 higher in 6628, WA
958 39th pct 1,069 85th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +0.2 higher in 6628, WA
0.2 2nd pct 0.4 5th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +0.0 more in 6628, WA
0.3 4th pct 0.4 4th pct
15-min city in 6528, WAin 6628, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6528, WAin 6628, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +26.0 pts higher in 6628, WA
0.0% 0th pct 26.0% 32nd pct
Walk to school in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +32.3 pts higher in 6528, WA
32.3% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6528, WAin 6628, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in 6528, WAin 6628, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +125.1 more in 6628, WA
5.3 0th pct 130.4 97th pct
Intersections/km² in 6528, WAin 6628, WA even
0 20th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in 6528, WAin 6628, WA +1.8 pts higher in 6528, WA
4.7% 45th pct 2.9% 11th pct

Compare 6528, WA with nearby areas

6530, WA 6525, WA 6632, WA 6522, WA 6535, WA 6519, WA 6628, WA 6625, WA

Compare 6628, WA with nearby areas

6627, WA 6631, WA 6625, WA 6522, WA 6632, WA 6623, WA 6519, WA 6525, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6528, WA vs 6628, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6528/6528-wa/vs/POA6628/6628-wa