17,514 ▲ +61.7%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10,834
- 2016: 15,796
- 2021: 17,514
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6036, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6036, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A youthful energy defines postcode 6036, where the typical resident is just 33 years old. This area is growing rapidly and is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. With children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population, it is one of the most child-heavy areas in the region.
17,514
▲ +61.7%
- 1–2: 1 area
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–5: 2 areas
- 5–8: 3 areas
- 8–12: 2 areas
- 12–19: 2 areas
- 19–29: 12 areas
- 29–44: 19 areas
- 44–67: 35 areas
- 67–102: 30 areas
- 102–155: 70 areas
- 155–237: 97 areas
- 237–360: 129 areas
- 360–549: 158 areas
- 549–836: 168 areas
- 836–1,273: 181 areas
- 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
- 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
- 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
- 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
- 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
- 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
- 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
- 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
- 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
- 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
- 85,299–129,888: 8 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6036, WA — higher than 80% of areas.
| 6036, WA | 17,514 |
|---|---|
| Wanneroo | 209,111 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of postcode 6036 grew by 62% since 2011, adding about 6,680 people to reach a total of 17,514. While the typical resident is among the youngest at this level, this figure has risen by 5 years since 2011.
33 yrs ▲ +17.9%
Younger than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 28 yrs
- 2016: 29 yrs
- 2021: 33 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Families with children are common here, as the 22.9% of residents under 15 is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 8.3% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 17.2%.
8.3% ▲ +103.9%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 8.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
22.9% ▼ -25.6%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 30.7%
- 2016: 26.7%
- 2021: 22.9%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →6036, WA splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (29%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%), with Children (0–14) at 23%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 2.1% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little below the state and national figures. Those in de facto relationships make up 13.3% of the population, which is higher than most other areas.
2.1% ▲ +21.0%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.7%
- 2016: 1.7%
- 2021: 2.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.3% ▼ -6.6%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.3%
- 2016: 13.8%
- 2021: 13.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6036, WA, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6036, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6036, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6036/6036-wa/topic/demographics-identity