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6612, WA vs 6639, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 188 km apart · 6612, WA profile · 6639, WA profile

6612, WA 6639, WA

Postcode 6639 and postcode 6612 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Postcode 6639 is far older, with a typical resident aged 60, and is mostly made up of people living alone (51.2%). In contrast, postcode 6612 is much younger, with a typical age of 43 and 21.6% of the population being children under 15. Financial standing also varies widely; the typical weekly household income in postcode 6612 is $1,812, which is far higher than the $949 seen in postcode 6639.

Since 2011, the gaps between these two places have generally widened. For example, the difference in typical age has grown from 4 years to 17 years, and the income gap has increased from $311 to $863. Despite these shifts, they share some fundamental traits: both are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, schools, or health services. They also both have a typical family income that sits around the same level, at $1,833 for postcode 6639 and $1,937 for postcode 6612.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in 6639, WA 3+ bedrooms: 25.4 pts higher in 6612, WA First Nations: 13.6 pts higher in 6612, WA Under 15: 21.6 pts higher in 6612, WA Living alone: 21.4 pts higher in 6639, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +53 larger in 6612, WA gap narrowing
162 7th pct 109 5th pct
Median age in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +17 yrs older in 6639, WA gap widening
43 yrs 52nd pct 60 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +13.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
13.6% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +3.1 pts higher in 6639, WA gap widening
25.3% 77th pct 28.4% 86th pct
Under 15 in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +21.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
21.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +3.0 pts higher in 6639, WA gap steady
14.3% 71st pct 17.2% 87th pct

Age structure

22.8% Older adults (45–64) +15.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
25.3% Seniors (65+) +3.1 pts ▸ 28.4%
21.0% Young adults (25–44) +3.8 pts ▸ 24.8%
21.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% Youth (15–24) even 3.7%

Marital status

60.3% Married ◂ +28.5 pts 31.9%
26.4% Never married +8.1 pts ▸ 34.5%
7.4% Divorced +5.8 pts ▸ 13.3%
7.4% Separated ◂ +0.4 pts 7.1%
3.3% Widowed +3.8 pts ▸ 7.1%

Age & sex structure

6612, WA 6639, WA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +10.4 pts higher in 6639, WA gap widening
4.3% 6th pct 14.7% 52nd pct

Country of birth

75.9% Australia ◂ +25.5 pts 50.5%
0.0% New Zealand +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% England +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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

39.5% English ◂ +8.3 pts 31.2%
35.2% Australian ◂ +5.8 pts 29.4%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +2.9 pts 8.3%
7.4% Irish +3.6 pts ▸ 11.0%
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 6639, WA +2.8 pts higher in 6639, WA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 27th pct
Limited English in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.6% English only ◂ +18.2 pts 61.5%
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 6639, WA +11.4 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
42.6% 52nd pct 31.2% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

42.6% No religion ◂ +11.4 pts 31.2%
17.3% Not stated +19.4 pts ▸ 36.7%
34.6% Christianity ◂ +1.5 pts 33.0%
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 6639, WA +14.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
39.8% 33rd pct 25.7% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1.1 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
9.1% 17th pct 8.0% 12th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.8% Year 12 ◂ +14.2 pts 25.7%
22.0% Year 10 ◂ +3.4 pts 18.6%
17.1% Year 11 ◂ +10.0 pts 7.1%
6.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.1 pts 4.4%

Highest qualification level

37.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.9 pts 22.4%
16.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.6 pts 11.8%
4.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.8 pts ▸ 5.3%
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

19.4% Management & commerce ◂ +12.8 pts 6.6%
11.9% Engineering & related +5.2 pts ▸ 17.1%
11.9% Education ◂ +6.7 pts 5.3%
6.0% Agriculture & environment +5.9 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Health +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +$116 higher in 6612, WA gap steady
$791 58th pct $675 33rd pct
Household income in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +$863 higher in 6612, WA gap widening
$1,812 67th pct $949 7th pct
Family income in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +$104 higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
$1,937 53rd pct $1,833 46th pct
High earners in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +9.7 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
13.2% 73rd pct 3.5% 11th pct
High-income homes in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +12.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
19.1% 60th pct 7.0% 12th pct

Household income distribution

23.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.1 pts 23.3%
14.9% Under $650 +6.0 pts ▸ 20.9%
17.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 16.3%
10.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.7 pts 7.0%
8.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.5% Under $650 ◂ +6.9 pts 33.6%
25.6% $650–$1,499 +0.9 pts ▸ 26.5%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 7.1%
8.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1.4 pts higher in 6612, WA
21.6% 12th pct 20.2% 10th pct
Mental health in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +4.4 pts higher in 6612, WA
8.0% 40th pct 3.7% 6th pct
Needs assistance in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +0.9 pts higher in 6639, WA gap steady
1.9% 8th pct 2.8% 12th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.9% Arthritis +6.1 pts ▸ 11.0%
4.9% Heart disease +4.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
3.1% Diabetes +5.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.0% Mental health ◂ +4.4 pts 3.7%
5.6% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 4.6%
5.6% Other condition ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition +2.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +3.1 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 ◂ +15.5 pts 45.0%
16.7% One condition ◂ +5.7 pts 11.0%
0.0% Two conditions +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
2.5% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +15.8 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
26.4% 83rd pct 10.6% 11th pct
Unpaid carers in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +11.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
11.6% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +19.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
23.1% 37th pct 3.5% 0th pct
Defence service in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +3.7 pts higher in 6639, WA
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 72nd pct
Housework 15h+ in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +9.0 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
23.1% 51st pct 14.2% 8th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1.0 larger in 6612, WA gap widening
2.5 57th pct 1.5 0th pct
One-parent in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +12.5 pts higher in 6612, WA gap widening
12.5% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +21.4 pts higher in 6639, WA gap widening
29.8% 63rd pct 51.2% 100th pct

Family composition

36.5% Couples without children +63.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.0% Couples with children ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

29.8% 1 person +21.4 pts ▸ 51.2%
42.6% 2 people ◂ +7.7 pts 34.9%
10.6% 3 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% 5 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% 4 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +$95 higher in 6612, WA
$165 13th pct $70 0th pct
Mortgage in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +$421 higher in 6639, WA gap narrowing
$1,096 23rd pct $1,517 47th pct
People / bedroom in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +0.20 higher in 6612, WA gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 0th pct
Renting in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +7.9 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
14.9% 28th pct 7.0% 5th pct
Owned outright in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +15.6 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
57.4% 94th pct 41.9% 58th pct
Separate houses in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +12.4 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
91.5% 49th pct 79.1% 25th pct
3+ bedrooms in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +25.4 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
76.6% 42nd pct 51.2% 9th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.4% Owned outright ◂ +15.6 pts 41.9%
12.8% Other tenure +10.5 pts ▸ 23.3%
14.9% Rented ◂ +7.9 pts 7.0%
8.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.5 pts 7.0%
6.4% Not stated +0.6 pts ▸ 7.0%

Types of homes

91.5% Separate house ◂ +12.4 pts 79.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

51.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 44.2%
6.4% 2 bedrooms +21.5 pts ▸ 27.9%
8.5% 1 bedroom +10.1 pts ▸ 18.6%
17.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.0 pts 7.0%
8.5% 5 or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

150.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +150.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
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 6639, WA even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +6.4 pts higher in 6639, WA gap narrowing
14.1% 43rd pct 20.5% 64th pct
PT commute in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1 more in 6612, WA
1 21st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +6.17 more in 6612, WA
6.17 76th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +24.7 more in 6612, WA
24.7 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1 more in 6612, WA
1 29th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.3% Car (driver) ◂ +21.8 pts 20.5%
19.7% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 20.5%
14.1% Worked at home +6.4 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Bicycle +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.3% 2 vehicles +14.2 pts ▸ 52.5%
29.8% 1 vehicle +2.7 pts ▸ 32.5%
27.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.7 pts 10.0%
19.1% 4 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +4.6 pts higher in 6639, WA gap narrowing
20.1% 6th pct 24.8% 14th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +6.3 pts higher in 6639, WA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 83rd pct
Participation in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +21.2 pts higher in 6612, WA gap steady
63.6% 66th pct 42.5% 7th pct
Full-time in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +8.3 pts higher in 6612, WA gap narrowing
60.6% 64th pct 52.3% 15th pct

Industries people work in

53.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +24.0 pts 29.5%
4.2% Public administration & safety +34.4 pts ▸ 38.6%
4.2% Construction +9.4 pts ▸ 13.6%
4.2% Mining +7.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
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%
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 ◂ +30.8 pts 22.7%
7.0% Machinery operators & drivers +11.1 pts ▸ 18.2%
4.2% Labourers +14.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
4.2% Community & personal service +7.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
11.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.4 pts 6.8%
4.2% Clerical & administrative +2.6 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.6% Professionals ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +6 higher in 6612, WA
8 71st pct 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +4 higher in 6612, WA
7 64th pct 3 29th pct
IER decile in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +4 higher in 6612, WA
7 64th pct 3 29th pct
IEO decile in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +7 higher in 6612, WA
8 71st pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +116 higher in 6612, WA
1,022 70th pct 906 14th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1.0 higher in 6612, WA
1.6 22nd pct 0.6 8th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1.0 more in 6612, WA
1.7 21st pct 0.7 9th pct
15-min city in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +43.3 pts higher in 6612, WA
43.3% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +24.0 pts higher in 6639, WA
0.0% 0th pct 24.0% 11th pct
Walk to health in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +65.4 more in 6612, WA
129.6 97th pct 64.2 88th pct
Intersections/km² in 6612, WAin 6639, WA even
0 1st pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in 6612, WAin 6639, WA +1.3 pts higher in 6639, WA
2.9% 11th pct 4.1% 35th pct

Compare 6612, WA with nearby areas

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

Compare 6639, WA with nearby areas

6638, WA 6436, WA 6437, WA 6472, WA 6612, WA 6640, WA 6438, WA 6484, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6612, WA vs 6639, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6612/6612-wa/vs/POA6639/6639-wa