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6528, WA vs 6632, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 57 km apart · 6528, WA profile · 6632, WA profile

6528, WA 6632, WA

Postcode 6528 and postcode 6632 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Residents are far older in postcode 6528, where the typical age is 50 compared to 40 in postcode 6632. This older population is reflected in the health and housing data, as long-term health conditions are far higher in postcode 6528 (34.9% versus 15.9%), and renters are far more common there, making up 20.4% of households while postcode 6632 has none. In contrast, postcode 6632 has a much higher share of people who finished Year 12 (67.4% compared to 37.4%) and a far higher rate of adults working or looking for work (95.5% versus 60.1%).

Both areas are car-dependent and have no public transport stops. They also share similar rates of one-parent families and no one who speaks little or no English. While they have much in common, some gaps are shifting; for example, the 10-year difference in typical age has narrowed since 2016, when it was 17 years.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 30.0 pts higher in 6632, WA Volunteering: 31.5 pts higher in 6632, WA Participation: 35.4 pts higher in 6632, WA De facto: 17.6 pts higher in 6528, WA Population: 315 larger in 6528, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +315 larger in 6528, WA gap steady
378 15th pct 63 3rd pct
Median age in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +10 yrs older in 6528, WA gap narrowing
50 yrs 80th pct 40 yrs 36th pct
First Nations in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +3.4 pts higher in 6528, WA gap steady
3.4% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +11.1 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
23.8% 72nd pct 12.7% 16th pct
Under 15 in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +9.3 pts higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
17.7% 55th pct 27.0% 100th pct
De facto in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +17.6 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
17.6% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

18.5% Young adults (25–44) +13.2 pts ▸ 31.7%
31.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.3 pts 25.4%
17.7% Children (0–14) +9.3 pts ▸ 27.0%
23.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.1 pts 12.7%
9.0% Youth (15–24) +5.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Marital status

49.8% Married +34.3 pts ▸ 84.1%
28.1% Never married ◂ +5.4 pts 22.7%
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 6632, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +14.3 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
19.0% 64th pct 4.8% 8th 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 +10.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
44.4% English ◂ +6.3 pts 38.1%
9.3% Scottish +13.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
9.5% Irish +4.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
1.9% Italian +4.5 pts ▸ 6.3%
2.6% German ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Vietnamese ◂ +2.6 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 6632, WA +7.1 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
7.1% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.5% English only +15.1 pts ▸ 101.6%
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 6632, WA +14.8 pts higher in 6528, WA gap narrowing
40.2% 42nd pct 25.4% 10th pct

Religious affiliation

49.2% Christianity +31.7 pts ▸ 81.0%
40.2% No religion ◂ +14.8 pts 25.4%
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 6632, WA +30.0 pts higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
37.4% 26th pct 67.4% 82nd pct
Bachelor+ in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +7.3 pts higher in 6632, WA gap widening
8.6% 14th pct 15.9% 52nd pct
Schools/1k kids in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
14.93 88th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +1 more in 6528, WA
1 29th pct 0 0th pct
Students in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
65 15th pct —
Avg size in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
65 19th pct —
ICSEA in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
977 40th pct —

Highest year of school

37.4% Year 12 +30.0 pts ▸ 67.4%
27.2% Year 10 ◂ +9.8 pts 17.4%
16.1% Year 11 ◂ +9.5 pts 6.5%
12.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.6 pts 6.5%

Highest qualification level

13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +27.1 pts ▸ 40.7%
34.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.9 pts 18.5%
17.5% Bachelor degree +8.4 pts ▸ 25.9%
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

11.0% Agriculture & environment +26.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
18.2% Engineering & related ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
14.3% Education +0.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.0% Management & commerce +3.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.3% Health ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
5.8% Society & culture +5.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.5 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 6632, WA +$347 higher in 6632, WA gap widening
$627 24th pct $974 82nd pct
Household income in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +$534 higher in 6632, WA gap widening
$1,278 30th pct $1,812 67th pct
Family income in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +$328 higher in 6632, WA gap widening
$1,547 26th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +9.3 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
9.3% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +6.3 pts higher in 6528, WA
6.3% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

31.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.3 pts 15.4%
28.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.8 pts 23.1%
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 ◂ +12.9 pts 34.1%
23.6% $650–$1,499 +8.2 pts ▸ 31.8%
14.4% $1,500–$2,999 +10.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
2.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +19.0 pts higher in 6528, WA
34.9% 81st pct 15.9% 2nd pct
Mental health in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +7.1 pts higher in 6528, WA
7.1% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +5.0 pts higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
4.5% 34th pct 9.5% 93rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.8% Asthma ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 4.8%
7.1% Mental health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other condition even 4.8%
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 +38.1 pts ▸ 95.2%
22.8% One condition ◂ +16.4 pts 6.3%
6.3% Two conditions even 6.3%
5.3% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +31.5 pts higher in 6632, WA gap widening
23.0% 74th pct 54.5% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +7.9 pts higher in 6632, WA gap widening
8.0% 9th pct 15.9% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +4.3 pts higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
25.2% 51st pct 29.5% 79th pct
Defence service in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +2.6 pts higher in 6528, WA
2.6% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +5.7 pts higher in 6528, WA gap narrowing
28.4% 88th pct 22.7% 48th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +0.9 larger in 6632, WA gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 3.2 100th pct
One-parent in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +0.6 pts higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
9.1% 23rd pct 9.7% 27th pct
Living alone in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +14.5 pts higher in 6528, WA
26.1% 45th pct 11.5% 0th pct

Family composition

54.0% Couples with children +12.1 pts ▸ 66.1%
39.4% Couples without children ◂ +12.0 pts 27.4%
9.1% One-parent families +0.6 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

41.5% 2 people ◂ +14.6 pts 26.9%
26.1% 1 person ◂ +14.5 pts 11.5%
6.3% 5 people +12.9 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.4% 3 people ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
13.4% 4 people ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
$235 33rd pct —
Mortgage in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
$1,554 49th pct —
People / bedroom in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +0.10 higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +20.4 pts higher in 6528, WA
20.4% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +4.2 pts higher in 6632, WA
45.8% 71st pct 50.0% 82nd pct
Separate houses in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +12.7 pts higher in 6632, WA
87.3% 37th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +5.1 pts higher in 6632, WA
71.8% 28th pct 76.9% 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.8% Owned outright +4.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other tenure +20.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.4% Rented ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Not stated ◂ +3.5 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

26.8% 4 bedrooms +11.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
36.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.2 pts 15.4%
8.5% 5 or more +14.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +20.3 pts higher in 6632, WA gap widening
18.1% 58th pct 38.5% 90th pct
PT commute in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +2.2 pts higher in 6528, WA gap widening
2.2% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.9% Car (driver) ◂ +8.6 pts 51.3%
18.1% Worked at home +20.3 pts ▸ 38.5%
1.6% Walked +11.2 pts ▸ 12.8%
2.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Bus ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.9 pts 26.9%
23.9% 3 vehicles +10.7 pts ▸ 34.6%
19.6% 4 or more +11.2 pts ▸ 30.8%
27.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.0 pts 11.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +9.7 pts higher in 6528, WA gap narrowing
28.5% 27th pct 18.8% 4th pct
Recent arrivals in 6528, WAin 6632, WA
6.9% 43rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +3.7 pts higher in 6528, WA gap narrowing
3.7% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +35.4 pts higher in 6632, WA gap widening
60.1% 50th pct 95.5% 100th pct
Full-time in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +4.8 pts higher in 6632, WA gap narrowing
59.3% 56th pct 64.1% 81st pct

Industries people work in

25.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +46.5 pts ▸ 71.8%
9.9% Education & training ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.2 pts 7.7%
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 +42.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
15.9% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 17.9%
16.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.8 pts 7.7%
12.1% Labourers +3.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.4 pts 10.3%
12.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +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 6632, WA +5 higher in 6632, WA
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +5 higher in 6632, WA
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +1 higher in 6632, WA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +5 higher in 6632, WA
4 36th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +111 higher in 6632, WA
958 39th pct 1,069 85th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +0.2 higher in 6528, WA
0.2 2nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +0.3 more in 6528, WA
0.3 4th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +32.3 pts higher in 6528, WA
32.3% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +58.2 more in 6632, WA
5.3 0th pct 63.5 88th pct
Intersections/km² in 6528, WAin 6632, WA even
0 20th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in 6528, WAin 6632, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6528, WA
4.7% 45th pct 3.9% 31st pct

Compare 6528, WA with nearby areas

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

Compare 6632, WA with nearby areas

6628, WA 6528, WA 6522, WA 6530, WA 6525, WA 6631, WA 6627, WA 6535, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6528, WA vs 6632, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6528/6528-wa/vs/POA6632/6632-wa