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6630, WA vs 6631, WA

Postcode comparison ≈ 204 km apart · 6630, WA profile · 6631, WA profile

6630, WA 6631, WA

Postcode 6630 and postcode 6631 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. Postcode 6630 is a younger place where children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, and 19.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. In contrast, postcode 6631 is largely non-residential with only 13 people, and its typical resident is far older at 62. Income is also much higher in postcode 6631, where the typical household earns $3,250 a week compared to $1,194 in postcode 6630.

These two areas have drifted further apart since 2011. The gap in typical household income has grown from $633 to $2,056, while the age difference between them has widened from 11 to 19 years. They do share some commonalities, such as similar proportions of people born overseas, around 10%. Both areas are also largely car-dependent, though postcode 6630 is slightly more so than postcode 6631.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +469 larger in 6630, WA gap narrowing
482 18th pct 13 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 533
  • First area, 2016: 622
  • First area, 2021: 482
  • Second area, 2016: 30
  • Second area, 2021: 13
Median age in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +19 yrs older in 6631, WA gap widening
43 yrs 52nd pct 62 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 62 yrs
First Nations in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
19.9% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
18.5% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
20.3% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
15.3% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.8%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%

Age structure

18.5% Seniors (65+) +20.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
31.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.0 pts 23.1%
22.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
20.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

38.9% Married +38.1 pts ▸ 76.9%
39.4% Never married ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.5% Widowed ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.7% Separated ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6630, WA 6631, WA

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

  • 85+ in 6630, WA: 1.2% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in 6630, WA: 1.2% males, 0.6% females; 80–84 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in 6630, WA: 2.0% males, 1.0% females; 75–79 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 70–74 in 6630, WA: 3.7% males, 2.4% females; 70–74 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in 6630, WA: 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 65–69 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in 6630, WA: 4.9% males, 3.1% females; 60–64 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in 6630, WA: 4.7% males, 3.7% females; 55–59 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in 6630, WA: 5.1% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in 6630, WA: 2.4% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in 6630, WA: 3.7% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in 6630, WA: 4.7% males, 1.8% females; 35–39 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in 6630, WA: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in 6630, WA: 1.4% males, 0.8% females; 25–29 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in 6630, WA: 2.0% males, 3.5% females; 20–24 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in 6630, WA: 2.0% males, 2.0% females; 15–19 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in 6630, WA: 1.6% males, 2.2% females; 10–14 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in 6630, WA: 3.9% males, 4.3% females; 5–9 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in 6630, WA: 3.3% males, 4.5% females; 0–4 in 6631, WA: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
10.2% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%

Country of birth

68.3% Australia +31.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.7% England ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.8% India ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 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%

Ancestry

30.7% English +7.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
6.6% Scottish +31.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
30.9% Australian ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Dutch +20.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
7.9% Irish ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Italian ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Indian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
6.6% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Limited English in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
0.6% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

73.2% English only +26.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
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%

Religion

32.4% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 25.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%

Religious affiliation

42.5% Christianity +57.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.4% No religion ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
22.2% Not stated ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
1.5% Other religions ◂ +1.5 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%

Education & Qualifications

29.8% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.1%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
12.7% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
Schools/1k kids in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
20.41 91st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +2 more in 6630, WA
2 50th pct 0 0th pct
118 22nd pct —
59 17th pct —
745 0th pct —

Highest year of school

21.4% Year 10 +32.4 pts ▸ 53.8%
29.8% Year 12 +1.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
15.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
11.0% Year 11 ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

21.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
17.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
11.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.6% Education ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.2% Health ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.4% Management & commerce ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Engineering & related ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Society & culture ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Information technology ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +$1,128 higher in 6631, WA gap widening
$684 35th pct $1,812 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $648
  • First area, 2016: $661
  • First area, 2021: $684
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Household income in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +$2,056 higher in 6631, WA gap widening
$1,194 23rd pct $3,250 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $908
  • First area, 2016: $1,116
  • First area, 2021: $1,194
  • Second area, 2016: $1,749
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
Family income in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +$1,792 higher in 6631, WA gap widening
$1,958 55th pct $3,750 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $991
  • First area, 2016: $1,437
  • First area, 2021: $1,958
  • Second area, 2016: $2,625
  • Second area, 2021: $3,750
High earners in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
10.6% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
High-income homes in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
14.8% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%

Household income distribution

2.5% $4,000 or more +72.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
29.0% Under $650 ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
24.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
22.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
12.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.6% Under $650 +0.9 pts ▸ 38.5%
15.3% $1,500–$2,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
22.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
23.2% 16th pct —
Mental health in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
6.4% 22nd pct —
Needs assistance in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
5.8% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.4% Mental health +32.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
6.4% Arthritis +16.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
5.4% Asthma +17.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
7.3% Diabetes +15.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
6.8% Other condition +16.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.3% Cancer ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.3% None +9.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
5.6% Two conditions +25.2 pts ▸ 30.8%
15.4% One condition ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Three or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
22.0% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.4%
  • First area, 2016: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.3%
Unpaid carers in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
8.8% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.7%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
21.8% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
Defence service in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
2.6% 40th pct —
Housework 15h+ in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
18.7% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%

Family & Households

Household size in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +0.6 larger in 6630, WA gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 1.7 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
28.1% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
Living alone in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
34.6% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.9%
  • First area, 2016: 35.6%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%

Family composition

31.0% Couples without children +69.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.4% Couples with children ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
28.1% One-parent families ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

34.6% 1 person +40.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
35.8% 2 people +39.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
12.3% 4 people ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
9.9% 3 people ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% 5 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% 6 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$150 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $92
  • First area, 2016: $105
  • First area, 2021: $150
$650 6th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $640
  • First area, 2016: $650
  • First area, 2021: $650
People / bedroom in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +0.10 higher in 6630, WA gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
25.3% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 38.2%
  • First area, 2016: 43.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
Owned outright in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
42.6% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 38.2%
  • First area, 2016: 35.6%
  • First area, 2021: 42.6%
Separate houses in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
84.6% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 93.9%
  • First area, 2016: 88.8%
  • First area, 2021: 84.6%
72.2% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 72.6%
  • First area, 2016: 74.1%
  • First area, 2021: 72.2%

How homes are owned or rented

42.6% Owned outright ◂ +42.6 pts 0.0%
25.3% Rented ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
17.9% Other tenure ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
12.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
6.2% Not stated ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

84.6% Separate house +15.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.4% Other dwelling ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

17.9% 2 bedrooms +57.1 pts ▸ 75.0%
35.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +35.8 pts 0.0%
29.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
7.4% 5 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

5.2% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
Work from home in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
11.7% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +1 more in 6631, WA
1 21st pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +151.77 more in 6631, WA
2.07 35th pct 153.85 100th pct
Departures/1k in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +291.1 more in 6631, WA
16.6 30th pct 307.7 58th pct
PT routes in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +1 more in 6630, WA
2 43rd pct 1 29th pct

How people get to work

51.4% Car (driver) +18.6 pts ▸ 70.0%
19.0% Walked ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
11.7% Worked at home ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

20.0% 3 vehicles +55.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
34.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
25.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
14.2% 4 or more ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% No vehicle ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
26.5% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
Recent arrivals in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
6.8% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
Participation in 6630, WAin 6631, WA
49.7% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 58.5%
  • First area, 2016: 56.2%
  • First area, 2021: 49.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.5%
74.3% 96th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 70.7%
  • First area, 2016: 64.9%
  • First area, 2021: 74.3%

Industries people work in

32.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +57.6 pts ▸ 90.0%
11.7% Education & training +18.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
12.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
11.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.5% Construction ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Other services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Retail trade ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Mining ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Manufacturing ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.5% Managers +81.5 pts ▸ 110.0%
17.3% Labourers ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
14.0% Community & personal service ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
11.7% Professionals ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
11.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
11.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
7.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +1 higher in 6631, WA
1 0th pct 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in 6630, WAin 6631, WA even
1 0th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +6 higher in 6631, WA
1 0th pct 7 64th pct
IEO decile in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +2 higher in 6630, WA
4 36th pct 2 14th pct
IRSAD score in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +10 higher in 6631, WA
889 11th pct 899 13th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +2.6 higher in 6630, WA
3.3 45th pct 0.7 9th pct
Types ≤15 min in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +2.9 more in 6630, WA
3.4 43rd pct 0.5 6th pct
15-min city in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +62.7 pts higher in 6630, WA
62.7% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +67.6 pts higher in 6630, WA
67.6% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +7.5 pts higher in 6630, WA
56.7% 53rd pct 49.3% 48th pct
Walk to school in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +69.5 pts higher in 6630, WA
69.5% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +68.9 pts higher in 6630, WA
68.9% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +63.2 pts higher in 6630, WA
63.2% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +349.3 more in 6631, WA
35.3 76th pct 384.6 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 6630, WAin 6631, WA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in 6630, WAin 6631, WA +0.4 pts higher in 6630, WA
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6630, WA vs 6631, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6630/6630-wa/vs/POA6631/6631-wa