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6032, WA

40 km²

Since 2011, the population in postcode 6032 has shrunk by 11% to just 189 people. This is a sparsely populated area with a typical resident aged 47, making it far older than the national figure. It is a relatively affluent community where a high number of households earn over $3,000 a week. Most residents live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars for transport.

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The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 47. It is largely non-residential in feel, with very few children under 15 compared to the state average.

People born overseas make up 30.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

About 11.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still far below the national average.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.6% have no religion. This last group has grown by 9.5 percentage points since 2011.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most other areas. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Income is a standout feature here, with 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. Personal income has also risen significantly since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas.

Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now much lower than in most other areas. Unpaid housework is more common here than the state average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Most people live in separate houses, and 31.3% own their home outright. Renting is far less common than across Australia, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, full-time employment is far below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, placing it in the top 30% of areas for overall advantage.

Walkability is very low, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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