6052, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6052, WA

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

High monthly costs define the housing market in postcode 6052, where typical home loan payments are $2,167. This is much higher than most similar areas, reflecting a local market that is more expensive for both buyers and renters than the state average.

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📍 6052, WA, Postcode

Where 6052, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$340 ▲ +13.3%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6052, WA — higher than 62% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6052, WA$340
Stirling $340
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $340 is higher than most areas and about the same as the Western Australian figure. Mortgage payments are also high, with over a quarter of households paying $3,000 or more each month.

$340 ▲ +13.3%

Higher than 62% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $360
  • 2021: $340

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +2.1%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,123
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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6052, WA splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (36%) and $200–$349 (33%), with Under $200 at 18%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6052, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is common here, with 31.0% of households renting, which is well above the state figure. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is 28.6%, a figure that is much lower than most areas.

31.0% ▼ -5.2%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.7%
  • 2016: 31.7%
  • 2021: 31.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

28.6% ▼ -2.9%

Lower than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.5%
  • 2016: 27.6%
  • 2021: 28.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6052, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned outright (29%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most people live in separate houses (73.4%), but the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is far below the state average. While detached houses have increased since 2011, the number of people per bedroom has moved down.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

73.4% ▲ +7.4%

Lower than 80% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 68.4%
  • 2016: 73.4%
  • 2021: 73.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.1% ▲ +6.3%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 66.9%
  • 2016: 70.1%
  • 2021: 71.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6052, WA, Separate house is the majority at 74%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6052, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6052, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6052/6052-wa/topic/housing-dwellings