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6014, WA

10 km²

A growing and affluent community, postcode 6014 has added about 3,108 people since 2011. It is a highly educated area where over half of adults hold a university degree, which helps explain the very high typical incomes. The neighbourhood is remarkably walkable and urban, with a high proportion of apartments and a strong connection to public transport. It is a diverse place, with many residents born overseas and a high number of children under 15.

6014, WA's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

6014, WA has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

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The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. However, it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 26.5%

Older adults (45–64) 25.2%

Children (0–14) 19.8%

Seniors (65+) 17.0%

Youth (15–24) 11.5%

22,092 Population ▲ +16.4%

39 yrs Median age ▲ +5.4% Here 39 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.4% First Nations ▲ +54.7% Here 0.4% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

17.0% Aged 65+ ▲ +24.9% Here 17.0% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

19.8% Under 15 ▼ -2.1% Here 19.8% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Born overseas, 33.3% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

33.3% Born overseas ▲ +10.5% Here 33.3% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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About 18.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity has risen by 4.4 points since 2011.

18.8% Other language ▲ +30.7% Here 18.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

1.4% Limited English ▼ -7.3% Here 1.4% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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The number of people reporting no religion rose by 18 points since 2011 and now stands at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Religion

No religion 44%
Christianity 43%
Buddhism 5%
Not stated 4%
Hinduism 2%
Islam 1%
Other religions 1%
Judaism 0%

43.9% No religion ▲ +67.1% Here 43.9% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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This is an exceptionally qualified community; 51.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national averages. Over 81% of residents completed Year 12.

51.6% Bachelor+ ▲ +23.9% Here 51.6% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

81.1% Year 12 ▲ +11.1% Here 81.1% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

1.60 Schools/1k kids

7 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are among the highest for this area type, with a typical weekly family income of $3,296. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.

$2,289 Household income ▲ +30.1% Here $2,289 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,091 Personal income ▲ +25.7% Here $1,091 WA $848 Aus $805

$3,296 Family income ▲ +27.6% Here $3,296 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

26.5% High earners Here 26.5% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

38.1% High-income homes Here 38.1% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 23.4%.

23.4% Health condition Here 23.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

7.0% Mental health Here 7.0% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

4.1% Needs assistance ▲ +33.4% Here 4.1% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Participation is high, with 24.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also common, involving 32.2% of the community.

24.3% Volunteering ▲ +5.3% Here 24.3% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

12.4% Unpaid carers ▲ +19.1% Here 12.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

32.2% Unpaid child care ▲ +4.5% Here 32.2% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.3% Defence service Here 2.3% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

21.8% Housework 15h+ ▼ -4.7% Here 21.8% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

Family & Households

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Family homes are common, with 66.8% consisting of couples with children. The typical household size is 2.5 people.

Family types

Couples with children 67%
Couples without children 24%
One-parent families 8%
Other families 1%

2.5 Household size → 0.0%

7.8% One-parent ▼ -2.2% Here 7.8% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

27.6% Living alone ▼ -9.2% Here 27.6% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing is denser than in most areas, with only 60.7% of homes being separate houses. Mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,732.

Tenure

Owned outright 34%
Owned with a mortgage 33%
Rented 28%
Other tenure 4%
Not stated 1%

$312 Rent ▲ +4.0% Here $312 WA $340 Aus $375

$2,732 Mortgage ▲ +18.8% Here $2,732 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom ▼ -18.2% Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

28.3% Renting ▼ -4.9% Here 28.3% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

34.3% Owned outright ▲ +5.9% Here 34.3% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, supported by a huge number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

5.5% No car ▼ -19.9% Here 5.5% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

10.9% Work from home ▲ +133.6% Here 10.9% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

7.1% PT commute ▼ -24.2% Here 7.1% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

134 PT stops

6.07 Stops/1k Here 6.07 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The area is quite dynamic, as 41.9% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.9% of the population.

41.9% Recent movers ▼ -0.9% Here 41.9% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

19.9% Recent arrivals ▼ -32.8% Here 19.9% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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The workforce is highly professional, with 40% of people working in professional roles. About 68.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 19.0%

Professional & technical 14.0%

Education & training 10.1%

Mining 6.9%

Retail trade 6.9%

4.0% Unemployment ▲ +20.1% Here 4.0% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

68.6% Participation ▲ +1.8% Here 68.6% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

56.9% Full-time ▼ -7.3% Here 56.9% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage and job skills.

Walkability

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The neighborhood is very walkable, with 93.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment. Almost every home is within a short stroll of a park or public transport.

7.6 Walk score

7.3 Types ≤15 min