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6612, WA vs 6616, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 109 km apart · 6612, WA profile · 6616, WA profile

6612, WA 6616, WA

Postcode 6612 and postcode 6616 are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ most in their populations; postcode 6612 has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 13.6% compared to 0.0% in postcode 6616. The typical resident in postcode 6616 is far older at 53, while the typical age in postcode 6612 is 43. Postcode 6612 also has a far higher share of people who finished Year 12 (39.8% versus 20.0%) and a much larger proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week (19.1% versus 0.0%).

Both areas share a very similar profile in several ways, including an identical unemployment rate of 0.0% and almost the same share of adults with a bachelor degree. While they are alike in these respects, other gaps have grown. The age difference between the two has widened since 2016, and the gap in the number of people working from home has also increased, with postcode 6616 now far higher.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid child care: 23.1 pts higher in 6612, WA First Nations: 13.6 pts higher in 6612, WA Year 12: 19.8 pts higher in 6612, WA Work from home: 19.2 pts higher in 6616, WA No religion: 18.0 pts higher in 6612, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +101 larger in 6612, WA gap narrowing
162 7th pct 61 3rd pct
Median age in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +10 yrs older in 6616, WA gap widening
43 yrs 52nd pct 53 yrs 88th pct
First Nations in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +13.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
13.6% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +12.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
25.3% 77th pct 13.1% 18th pct
Under 15 in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +8.5 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
21.6% 87th pct 13.1% 15th pct
De facto in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +1.8 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
14.3% 71st pct 12.5% 51st pct

Age structure

22.8% Older adults (45–64) +5.0 pts ▸ 27.9%
25.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.2 pts 13.1%
21.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.5 pts 13.1%
21.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.0 pts 18.0%
3.7% Youth (15–24) +1.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

Marital status

60.3% Married ◂ +0.3 pts 60.0%
26.4% Never married ◂ +2.0 pts 24.4%
7.4% Divorced +8.1 pts ▸ 15.6%
7.4% Separated ◂ +0.8 pts 6.7%
3.3% Widowed +3.4 pts ▸ 6.7%

Age & sex structure

6612, WA 6616, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +4.3 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
4.3% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

75.9% Australia ◂ +18.5 pts 57.4%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

39.5% English ◂ +8.4 pts 31.1%
35.2% Australian ◂ +5.7 pts 29.5%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +6.2 pts 4.9%
0.0% Dutch +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
7.4% Irish +0.8 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.4% German ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.1% Greek ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.6% English only ◂ +32.1 pts 47.5%
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 6616, WA +18.0 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
42.6% 52nd pct 24.6% 9th pct

Religious affiliation

17.3% Not stated +30.3 pts ▸ 47.5%
42.6% No religion ◂ +18.0 pts 24.6%
34.6% Christianity ◂ +18.2 pts 16.4%
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 6616, WA +19.8 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
39.8% 33rd pct 20.0% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap steady
9.1% 17th pct 8.9% 16th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.8% Year 12 ◂ +19.8 pts 20.0%
22.0% Year 10 +2.5 pts ▸ 24.4%
17.1% Year 11 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Year 9 or below +9.1 pts ▸ 15.6%

Highest qualification level

37.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.8 pts 18.5%
16.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
4.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
19.4% Management & commerce ◂ +0.9 pts 18.5%
11.9% Engineering & related +6.6 pts ▸ 18.5%
11.9% Education ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
6.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +$52 higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
$791 58th pct $739 46th pct
Household income in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +$250 higher in 6612, WA gap widening
$1,812 67th pct $1,562 53rd pct
Family income in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +$146 higher in 6616, WA gap widening
$1,937 53rd pct $2,083 63rd pct
High earners in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +4.3 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
13.2% 73rd pct 8.9% 50th pct
High-income homes in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
19.1% 60th pct —

Household income distribution

23.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
17.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
14.9% Under $650 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.5% Under $650 ◂ +31.6 pts 8.9%
25.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.0 pts 6.7%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 +7.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
8.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +8.5 pts higher in 6612, WA
21.6% 12th pct 13.1% 0th pct
Mental health in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +1.5 pts higher in 6612, WA
8.0% 40th pct 6.6% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +1.9 pts higher in 6612, WA gap steady
1.9% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.9% Heart disease +4.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.0% Mental health ◂ +1.5 pts 6.6%
4.9% Arthritis +1.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.6% Asthma +1.0 pts ▸ 6.6%
5.6% Other condition ◂ +5.6 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 ◂ +21.1 pts 39.3%
16.7% One condition ◂ +3.6 pts 13.1%
2.5% Three or more +4.1 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +4.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
26.4% 83rd pct 22.2% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.5 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
11.6% 33rd pct 11.1% 28th pct
Unpaid child care in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +23.1 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
23.1% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +14.3 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
23.1% 51st pct 8.9% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.4 larger in 6612, WA gap steady
2.5 57th pct 2.1 14th pct
One-parent in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.5 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
12.5% 52nd pct 12.0% 47th pct
Living alone in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
29.8% 63rd pct —

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +2.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
36.5% Couples without children ◂ +8.5 pts 28.0%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +0.5 pts 12.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.6% 2 people +11.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
29.8% 1 person ◂ +6.7 pts 23.1%
6.4% 4 people +16.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.6% 3 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% 5 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
$165 13th pct —
Mortgage in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +$702 higher in 6612, WA gap widening
$1,096 23rd pct $394 0th pct
People / bedroom in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.10 higher in 6612, WA gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
14.9% 28th pct —
Owned outright in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
57.4% 94th pct —
Separate houses in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
91.5% 49th pct —
3+ bedrooms in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
76.6% 42nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

57.4% Owned outright ◂ +26.7 pts 30.8%
8.5% Owned with a mortgage +45.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
14.9% Rented ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Other tenure ◂ +12.8 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 +18.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
17.0% 4 bedrooms +21.4 pts ▸ 38.5%
8.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% 5 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

150.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +150.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +19.2 pts higher in 6616, WA gap widening
14.1% 43rd pct 33.3% 87th pct
PT commute in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +1 more in 6616, WA
1 21st pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +26.61 more in 6616, WA
6.17 76th pct 32.79 100th pct
Departures/1k in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +40.9 more in 6616, WA
24.7 32nd pct 65.6 43rd pct
PT routes in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
1 29th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in 6612, WAin 6616, WA
— 62 88th pct

How people get to work

42.3% Car (driver) ◂ +8.9 pts 33.3%
14.1% Worked at home +19.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.7% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 14.3%
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 +38.6 pts ▸ 76.9%
29.8% 1 vehicle +16.4 pts ▸ 46.2%
27.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +27.7 pts 0.0%
19.1% 4 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +14.8 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
20.1% 6th pct 5.4% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +17.0 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
63.6% 66th pct 46.7% 12th pct
Full-time in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +8.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
60.6% 64th pct 52.4% 15th pct

Industries people work in

53.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +20.2 pts 33.3%
7.0% Education & training +26.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.2% Public administration & safety +10.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.5% Retail trade ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Mining ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Construction ◂ +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 +13.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers +26.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.2% Labourers +19.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
11.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Professionals ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Community & personal service ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +1 higher in 6616, WA
8 71st pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +3 higher in 6616, WA
7 64th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +3 higher in 6616, WA
7 64th pct 10 100th pct
IEO decile in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +2 higher in 6616, WA
8 71st pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +57 higher in 6616, WA
1,022 70th pct 1,079 87th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.7 higher in 6616, WA
1.6 22nd pct 2.3 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.7 more in 6616, WA
1.7 21st pct 2.5 30th pct
15-min city in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +13.7 pts higher in 6616, WA
43.3% 45th pct 57.0% 53rd pct
Walk to school in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +62.0 pts higher in 6616, WA
0.0% 0th pct 62.0% 41st pct
Walk to health in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +99.9 more in 6616, WA
129.6 97th pct 229.5 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 6612, WAin 6616, WA even
0 1st pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in 6612, WAin 6616, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6612, WA
2.9% 11th pct 2.7% 7th pct

Compare 6612, WA with nearby areas

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

Compare 6616, WA with nearby areas

6614, WA 6613, WA 6620, WA 6515, WA 6609, WA 6513, WA 6517, WA 6575, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6612, WA vs 6616, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6612/6612-wa/vs/POA6616/6616-wa