# 6050, WA

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Greater Perth › Stirling

Area: 6 km²

A notable shift toward an older, more affluent population has defined postcode 6050 since 2011. It is a highly educated community where the typical resident is now 41 and many hold university degrees. This professional character is reflected in the high household incomes and the area's exceptional walkability. Located just four minutes from the city, it blends urban convenience with a growing number of retirees and a strong overseas-born population.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is aging, with the typical resident now 41 and the proportion of seniors over 65 rising to 20.5%, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 15,770 | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 41 yrs | +10.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +36.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.5% | +34.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.1% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.8% | +16.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.5%, Older adults (45–64) 24.6%, Seniors (65+) 20.5%, Children (0–14) 14.1%, Youth (15–24) 12.4%

**Marital status** — Married 42.8%, Never married 40.3%, Divorced 8.0%, Widowed 6.4%, Separated 2.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 30.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the area remains slightly more diverse than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 30.1% | -5.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 65.7%, England 6.8%, Italy 1.9%, New Zealand 1.9%, South Africa 1.6%, India 1.1%, Vietnam 1.0%, China 0.8%, Philippines 0.4%, Nepal 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 36.8%, Australian 28.0%, Irish 11.8%, Italian 10.4%, Scottish 10.2%, Chinese 4.5%, German 3.4%, Greek 2.4%, Indian 2.0%, Dutch 1.8%, Vietnamese 1.8%, Filipino 0.6%

## Language

About 15.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English remains dominant at 80.1%, with Italian and Vietnamese being the most common other languages spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 15.5% | -11.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.4% | -36.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.1%, Italian 2.6%, Vietnamese 1.4%, Mandarin 1.3%, Greek 0.7%, Cantonese 0.6%, Hindi 0.2%, Arabic 0.2%, Tagalog 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

A significant number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.9% | +63.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 45.9%, Christianity 40.4%, Not stated 6.1%, Judaism 3.2%, Buddhism 1.7%, Hinduism 1.2%, Islam 1.0%, Other religions 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 43.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 74.3% of residents finishing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 74.3% | +9.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 43.6% | +24.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.71 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 6 | — |
| School enrolments | 4,123 | — |
| Average school size | 687 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,122 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 74.3%, Year 10 10.0%, Year 11 5.1%, Year 9 or below 4.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 40.4%, Postgraduate degree 14.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.2%, Certificate III / IV 12.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.7%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.7%, Society & culture 15.1%, Health 12.0%, Engineering & related 11.5%, Education 7.5%, Creative arts 7.2%, Natural & physical sciences 5.4%, Architecture & building 4.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.0%, Information technology 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Incomes are very high here, with typical family weekly earnings at $3,241, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 34.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,075 | +34.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,088 | +21.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,241 | +31.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 24.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 34.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 25.3%, $1,500–$2,999 23.1%, $650–$1,499 21.2%, Under $650 14.6%, $3,000–$3,999 9.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 33.0%, $650–$1,499 25.4%, $1,500–$2,999 21.3%, $3,000 or more 13.8%

## Health & Disability

About 9.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.9% | +24.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.6%, Other condition 9.1%, Arthritis 7.4%, Asthma 7.1%, Heart disease 4.0%, Diabetes 3.2%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 1.5%, Dementia 1.1%, Stroke 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 65.6%, One condition 19.8%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 2.4%

## Community Participation

The area has a strong tradition of giving back, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is slightly lower than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 21.1% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.6% | +17.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.1% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 18.4% | +4.1% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per home, and a high 34.3% of people living alone. This is much higher than most areas and is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors and smaller dwellings.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | -4.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.6% | +1.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 34.3% | +8.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 58.4%, Couples without children 31.8%, One-parent families 8.6%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 1 person 34.3%, 2 people 33.2%, 4 people 13.6%, 3 people 13.1%, 5 people 4.5%, 6 or more 1.2%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters are common here at 31.2%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,383, well above the national figure. The area has far fewer large homes, with only 59% having three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $350 | +9.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,383 | +3.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 31.2% | -5.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 30.9% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 56.1% | -5.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 59.0% | +1.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 31.4%, Rented 31.2%, Owned outright 30.9%, Other tenure 5.4%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 56.1%, Flat or apartment 25.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.4%, Other dwelling 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 29.9%, 3 bedrooms 29.6%, 4 bedrooms 21.7%, 1 bedroom 9.7%, 5 or more 7.8%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 40.1%, $350–$549 37.1%, $550–$749 9.9%, Under $200 7.9%, $750 or more 3.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 36.7%, $1,800–$2,999 24.8%, $1,000–$1,799 19.4%, Under $1,000 13.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is very high at 11.1%, well above the national average, which is supported by 22 different routes and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.0% | -24.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.7% | +141.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 11.1% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.45 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,962.8 | — |
| Public transport routes | 22 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 4 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.9%, Worked at home 10.7%, Bus 9.6%, Car (passenger) 4.2%, Walked 2.8%, Bicycle 1.8%, Train 1.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 43.3%, 2 vehicles 33.7%, 3 vehicles 9.8%, No vehicle 8.0%, 4 or more 5.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 41.3% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent overseas arrivals fell by 12 points since 2011 to 10.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 41.3% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 10.4% | -52.4% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A high 65.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce, with many employed in technical or health roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.8% | +0.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.4% | -5.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 14.8%, Health care & social assistance 14.1%, Education & training 9.4%, Retail trade 8.0%, Accommodation & food 7.5%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Mining 6.5%, Construction 5.8%, Finance & insurance 3.6%, Arts & recreation 3.0%, Manufacturing 2.8%, Other services 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Transport & warehousing 2.4%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 37.5%, Managers 17.5%, Clerical & administrative 11.3%, Community & personal service 10.2%, Technicians & trades 8.2%, Sales workers 7.0%, Labourers 4.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.5%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills. This is mirrored by its high rank for access to money and resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 9 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 8 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,101 | — |

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with 96.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every resident can walk to a park, school, or public transport stop within 15 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 96.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 84.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 89.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 17.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 222 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.0% | — |

## Schools serving 6050, WA

6 schools, 4,123 students, average ICSEA 1,122.

By sector: Government 4, Catholic 1, Independent 1

By type: Primary 3, Combined 2, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Paul's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.4 km | 186 |
| Mount Lawley Senior High School | Government | Secondary | 0.6 km | 2,041 |
| Mount Lawley Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 543 |
| Perth College | Independent | Combined | 0.9 km | 889 |
| Coolbinia Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 401 |
| Sir David Brand School | Government | Combined | 1.8 km | 63 |

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