# Housing & Dwellings — 6019, WA

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Area: 6019, WA (Postcode)

Nearly half of all homes in postcode 6019 are separate houses, though the area has a much higher mix of townhouses and apartments than most other places. Living here is generally more expensive, with both typical rents and mortgage payments sitting well above the national figures.

Typical weekly rent is $415 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, both of which are much higher than in most areas. Since 2011, weekly rents have risen by $65, while the usual monthly mortgage payment fell by $54.

Separate houses make up 44.7% of dwellings, which is far below the state average of 79.7%. This explains why homes with three or more bedrooms are also much lower than most areas at 69.3%.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of households renting. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is 28.0%, which is well below the Australian figure of 31.0%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $415 | +18.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,167 | -2.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 33.8% | -9.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 28.0% | -5.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 44.7% | -7.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 69.3% | +2.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 36.0%, Rented 33.8%, Owned outright 28.0%, Not stated 1.2%, Other tenure 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 44.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 42.0%, Flat or apartment 13.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.1%, 2 bedrooms 25.6%, 4 bedrooms 19.9%, 1 bedroom 3.8%, 5 or more 3.4%, Studio / none 0.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 45.5%, $200–$349 24.0%, $550–$749 16.1%, $750 or more 7.0%, Under $200 5.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 35.3%, $3,000 or more 27.6%, $1,000–$1,799 19.3%, Under $1,000 12.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6019/6019-wa/topic/housing-dwellings