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6034, WA

15 km²

Daily life in postcode 6034 revolves around young families and large households. This is a strikingly youthful community where the typical resident is just 29, and children under 15 make up 28.3% of the population. The area has grown rapidly, adding over 2,000 people since 2016. Most residents live in large, detached houses, creating a suburban environment that is far more family-focused than the state or national average.

6034, WA has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is far younger than the national figure, with very few seniors and a high proportion of children. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other areas, at 23.7%.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 38.9%

Children (0–14) 28.3%

Older adults (45–64) 16.2%

Youth (15–24) 11.6%

Seniors (65+) 5.1%

3,705 Population —

29 yrs Median age — Here 29 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

1.6% First Nations — Here 1.6% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

5.1% Aged 65+ — Here 5.1% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

28.3% Under 15 — Here 28.3% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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People born overseas make up 40.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

40.7% Born overseas — Here 40.7% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 82.2% of residents, though those using another language at home rose to 12.5% since 2016. This is still well below the national average.

12.5% Other language — Here 12.5% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

1.1% Limited English ▲ +364.8% Here 1.1% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A majority of the community reports no religion at 52.6%, a figure that rose 10 points since 2016 and is far above the national average.

Religion

No religion 53%
Christianity 37%
Not stated 7%
Islam 1%
Buddhism 1%
Other religions 1%
Hinduism 1%
Judaism 0%

52.6% No religion — Here 52.6% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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While 60.5% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 15.0%, which is far below the national figure.

15.0% Bachelor+ — Here 15.0% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

60.5% Year 12 — Here 60.5% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0.95 Schools/1k kids

1 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical personal income is $1,004 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,024 is also higher than the usual amount for most areas.

$2,024 Household income — Here $2,024 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,004 Personal income — Here $1,004 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,151 Family income — Here $2,151 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

11.9% High earners Here 11.9% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

17.1% High-income homes Here 17.1% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents here are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.4%, which is well below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities are also among the lowest at this level.

22.4% Health condition Here 22.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

8.7% Mental health Here 8.7% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

2.5% Needs assistance — Here 2.5% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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A very high 42.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level at 9.3%.

9.3% Volunteering — Here 9.3% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

7.9% Unpaid carers — Here 7.9% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

42.1% Unpaid child care — Here 42.1% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

1.5% Defence service Here 1.5% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

19.3% Housework 15h+ — Here 19.3% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

Family & Households

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Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of families.

Family types

Couples with children 65%
Couples without children 19%
One-parent families 15%
Other families 1%

2.9 Household size —

14.8% One-parent — Here 14.8% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

15.9% Living alone — Here 15.9% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Detached houses are the norm here at 99.0%, and almost every home has three or more bedrooms. Very few people own their homes outright, at only 7.3%.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 71%
Rented 21%
Owned outright 7%
Not stated 1%
Other tenure 0%

$350 Rent — Here $350 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,950 Mortgage — Here $1,950 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

21.3% Renting — Here 21.3% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

7.3% Owned outright — Here 7.3% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Most people drive to work, though the area has more public transport stops and departures than the state average. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, at just 0.7%.

0.7% No car — Here 0.7% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

5.6% Work from home — Here 5.6% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

4.3% PT commute — Here 4.3% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

20 PT stops

5.40 Stops/1k Here 5.40 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The community is highly mobile, with 61.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

61.5% Recent movers — Here 61.5% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

9.3% Recent arrivals — Here 9.3% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Working or looking for work is very common here at 74.7%, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure at 63.3%.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 16.6%

Construction 13.1%

Retail trade 10.9%

Mining 9.3%

Education & training 7.3%

5.3% Unemployment — Here 5.3% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

74.7% Participation — Here 74.7% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

63.3% Full-time — Here 63.3% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area scores very highly for access to money and resources, ranking better than about 90% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score is slightly above the national average.

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This is far below the state average for walkability.

2.5 Walk score

2.2 Types ≤15 min

0.0% 15-min city Here 0.0% WA 64.0%

0.0% Walk to shops Here 0.0% WA 61.5%

71.6% Walk to transit Here 71.6% WA 80.9%

47.0% Walk to school Here 47.0% WA 71.9%

Nearby areas

6038, WA 6033, WA 6036, WA 6035, WA 6037, WA 6030, WA 6032, WA 6031, WA

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