$320 ▲ +6.7%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $300
- 2016: $350
- 2021: $320
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6061, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6061, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Almost 44% of households rent in postcode 6061, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate defines the local housing market, where a large proportion of people do not own their own homes.
$320
▲ +6.7%
- $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 6061, WA — higher than 57% of areas.
| 6061, WA | $320 |
|---|---|
| Stirling | $340 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent is $320, which is a little below the national figure. For those with home loans, the typical monthly payment is $1,517, a little below both the state and national figures.
$1,517 ▼ -12.5%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,733
- 2016: $1,733
- 2021: $1,517
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 6061, WA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (37%) and Under $200 (16%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 6061, WA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 52%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 25%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here at 44%, while only 18.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the state and national figures. This low rate of outright ownership has fallen by 2.0 points since 2011.
44.0% ▲ +4.4%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42.1%
- 2016: 42.0%
- 2021: 44.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
18.9% ▼ -9.6%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.9%
- 2016: 19.0%
- 2021: 18.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6061, WA, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (19%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Townhouses and semi-detached homes are common, with separate houses making up 62.6% of dwellings, which is well below the national figure. Most homes are larger, as 81.9% have three or more bedrooms.
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.
62.6% ▼ -1.1%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 63.3%
- 2016: 49.3%
- 2021: 62.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
81.9% ▲ +0.3%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 81.7%
- 2016: 82.0%
- 2021: 81.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6061, WA, Separate house is the majority at 63%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 36%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6061, WA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 70%; 2 bedrooms is next at 12%.
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 6061, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6061/6061-wa/topic/housing-dwellings