6053, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6053, WA

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

More people are living in larger homes in postcode 6053 than in 2011, while rent has climbed by $50 a week. The area is dominated by detached houses, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than in most other areas.

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📍 6053, WA, Postcode

Where 6053, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +16.7%
  • $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 6053, WA — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6053, WA$350
Bayswater $340
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the Western Australian figure. Weekly rents have risen to $350, a cost that is higher than most areas.

$350 ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,004
  • 2016: $2,100
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6053, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and Under $200 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6053, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 41.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage, while 27.9% are owned outright, which is well below the national figure. Renting is more common here than in most areas, though the share of renters fell slightly since 2011.

27.6% ▼ -5.2%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 29.1%
  • 2016: 28.3%
  • 2021: 27.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.9% ▲ +1.6%

Lower than 79% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.4%
  • 2016: 26.6%
  • 2021: 27.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6053, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 80.1% of homes, and the share of houses with three or more bedrooms rose to 74.9%. While the number of bedrooms per home has increased, the number of people per bedroom has fallen since 2011.

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.

80.1% ▲ +2.7%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 77.9%
  • 2016: 78.2%
  • 2021: 80.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.9% ▲ +7.1%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 70.0%
  • 2016: 73.0%
  • 2021: 74.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6053, WA, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6053, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, 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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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6053, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6053/6053-wa/topic/housing-dwellings