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6612, WA vs 6613, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 119 km apart · 6612, WA profile · 6613, WA profile

6612, WA 6613, WA

Postcode 6612 and postcode 6613 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ most in their social and educational profiles. Postcode 6613 is far more qualified, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 9.1% in postcode 6612. This gap extends to school leaving, where 75% of people in postcode 6613 finished Year 12, while only 39.8% did in postcode 6612. There are also distinct demographic differences; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far higher in postcode 6612 at 13.6%, while it is 0.0% in postcode 6613.

Many of the gaps between these two places are widening, particularly the difference in higher education and the share of people with no religion. Both areas are otherwise very similar, as neither has any one-person households without a car or any residents who speak a language other than English. They also share similar housing patterns, with both having a typical of 2.5 people per home, and both sit near the national figure for overall advantage.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 35.2 pts higher in 6613, WA Full-time: 27.4 pts higher in 6613, WA Bachelor+: 23.4 pts higher in 6613, WA First Nations: 13.6 pts higher in 6612, WA Volunteering: 21.1 pts higher in 6613, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +111 larger in 6612, WA gap narrowing
162 7th pct 51 2nd pct
Median age in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +3 yrs older in 6612, WA gap narrowing
43 yrs 52nd pct 40 yrs 36th pct
First Nations in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +13.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
13.6% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +11.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
25.3% 77th pct 13.7% 20th pct
Under 15 in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +4.0 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
21.6% 87th pct 17.6% 54th pct
De facto in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +3.4 pts higher in 6613, WA gap narrowing
14.3% 71st pct 17.6% 88th pct

Age structure

21.0% Young adults (25–44) +12.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
22.8% Older adults (45–64) +10.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.6 pts 13.7%
21.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.0 pts 17.6%
3.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.3% Married +2.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
26.4% Never married +6.1 pts ▸ 32.5%
7.4% Divorced ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Separated ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Widowed ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6612, WA 6613, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +9.4 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
4.3% 6th pct 13.7% 49th pct

Country of birth

75.9% Australia +4.5 pts ▸ 80.4%
0.0% England +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% New Zealand +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

35.2% Australian +17.8 pts ▸ 52.9%
39.5% English +9.5 pts ▸ 49.0%
11.1% Scottish +2.6 pts ▸ 13.7%
7.4% Irish +2.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
7.4% German ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% Italian ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.1% Greek ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.6% English only +26.3 pts ▸ 105.9%
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 6612, WAin 6613, WA +12.3 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
42.6% 52nd pct 54.9% 90th pct

Religious affiliation

42.6% No religion +12.3 pts ▸ 54.9%
34.6% Christianity ◂ +1.2 pts 33.3%
17.3% Not stated ◂ +17.3 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

Year 12 in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +35.2 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
39.8% 33rd pct 75.0% 91st pct
Bachelor+ in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +23.4 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
9.1% 17th pct 32.5% 82nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.8% Year 12 +35.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.0% Year 10 ◂ +12.0 pts 10.0%
17.1% Year 11 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

16.4% Bachelor degree +45.5 pts ▸ 61.9%
37.3% Certificate III / IV +10.3 pts ▸ 47.6%
4.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.8 pts ▸ 14.3%
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

6.0% Agriculture & environment +17.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Health +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
11.9% Education +11.9 pts ▸ 23.8%
19.4% Management & commerce ◂ +5.1 pts 14.3%
11.9% Engineering & related +2.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
6.0% Society & culture ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +$405 higher in 6613, WA gap widening
$791 58th pct $1,196 91st pct
Household income in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +$521 higher in 6613, WA gap widening
$1,812 67th pct $2,333 89th pct
Family income in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +$813 higher in 6613, WA gap widening
$1,937 53rd pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +21.8 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
13.2% 73rd pct 35.0% 100th pct
High-income homes in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
19.1% 60th pct —

Household income distribution

8.5% $4,000 or more +16.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
17.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.9% Under $650 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

25.6% $650–$1,499 +31.9 pts ▸ 57.5%
40.5% Under $650 ◂ +20.5 pts 20.0%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 +20.1 pts ▸ 35.0%
8.3% $3,000 or more +14.2 pts ▸ 22.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +3.9 pts higher in 6613, WA
21.6% 12th pct 25.5% 27th pct
Mental health in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +2.1 pts higher in 6612, WA
8.0% 40th pct 5.9% 16th pct
Needs assistance in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +6.0 pts higher in 6613, WA gap steady
1.9% 8th pct 7.8% 83rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.6% Other condition +8.2 pts ▸ 13.7%
4.9% Arthritis +4.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.6% Asthma +4.2 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.0% Mental health ◂ +2.1 pts 5.9%
4.9% Heart disease ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Diabetes ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.5% None +8.1 pts ▸ 68.6%
16.7% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 19.6%
2.5% Three or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +21.1 pts higher in 6613, WA gap steady
26.4% 83rd pct 47.5% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +13.4 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
11.6% 33rd pct 25.0% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +16.9 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
23.1% 37th pct 40.0% 100th pct
Defence service in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +8.8 pts higher in 6613, WA
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +4.4 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
23.1% 51st pct 27.5% 84th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even gap narrowing
2.5 57th pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +12.5 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
12.5% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
29.8% 63rd pct —

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +2.6 pts ▸ 52.6%
36.5% Couples without children +10.9 pts ▸ 47.4%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.6% 2 people +19.9 pts ▸ 62.5%
29.8% 1 person +26.5 pts ▸ 56.3%
10.6% 3 people +8.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.6% 5 people +8.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
6.4% 4 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
$165 13th pct —
Mortgage in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +$13 higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
$1,096 23rd pct $1,083 23rd pct
People / bedroom in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +0.10 higher in 6612, WA gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
14.9% 28th pct —
Owned outright in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
57.4% 94th pct —
Separate houses in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
91.5% 49th pct —
3+ bedrooms in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
76.6% 42nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

57.4% Owned outright +17.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
12.8% Other tenure +24.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.9% Rented ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Not stated ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.5% Separate house +8.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

51.1% 3 bedrooms +5.2 pts ▸ 56.3%
17.0% 4 bedrooms +20.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
8.5% 5 or more +10.2 pts ▸ 18.8%
8.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +1.9 pts higher in 6613, WA gap narrowing
14.1% 43rd pct 16.0% 50th pct
PT commute in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +1 more in 6613, WA
1 21st pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +33.04 more in 6613, WA
6.17 76th pct 39.22 100th pct
Departures/1k in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +53.7 more in 6613, WA
24.7 32nd pct 78.4 44th pct
PT routes in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
1 29th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in 6612, WAin 6613, WA
— 17 60th pct

How people get to work

42.3% Car (driver) ◂ +6.3 pts 36.0%
19.7% Walked +20.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
14.1% Worked at home +1.9 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.3% 2 vehicles +18.0 pts ▸ 56.3%
29.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +29.8 pts 0.0%
27.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.9 pts 18.8%
19.1% 4 or more ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +5.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
20.1% 6th pct 14.6% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +1.1 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
63.6% 66th pct 62.5% 61st pct
Full-time in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +27.4 pts higher in 6613, WA gap widening
60.6% 64th pct 88.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

53.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.5 pts ▸ 72.0%
8.5% Retail trade ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Education & training ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Mining ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Construction ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

53.5% Managers ◂ +5.5 pts 48.0%
4.2% Clerical & administrative +15.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.6% Professionals +10.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Community & personal service ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Labourers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +1 higher in 6613, WA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +2 higher in 6613, WA
7 64th pct 9 86th pct
IER decile in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +2 higher in 6613, WA
7 64th pct 9 86th pct
IEO decile in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +1 higher in 6613, WA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +31 higher in 6613, WA
1,022 70th pct 1,053 80th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +0.2 higher in 6613, WA
1.6 22nd pct 1.8 24th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
1.7 21st pct 1.8 21st pct
15-min city in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +10.7 pts higher in 6613, WA
43.3% 45th pct 53.9% 51st pct
Walk to school in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +57.0 pts higher in 6613, WA
0.0% 0th pct 57.0% 36th pct
Walk to health in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +27.2 more in 6613, WA
129.6 97th pct 156.9 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 6612, WAin 6613, WA even
0 1st pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in 6612, WAin 6613, WA +0.1 pts higher in 6612, WA
2.9% 11th pct 2.8% 9th pct

Compare 6612, WA with nearby areas

6620, WA 6468, WA 6472, WA 6616, WA 6638, WA 6470, WA 6613, WA 6614, WA

Compare 6613, WA with nearby areas

6614, WA 6616, WA 6609, WA 6608, WA 6513, WA 6575, WA 6515, WA 6620, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6612, WA vs 6613, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6612/6612-wa/vs/POA6613/6613-wa