68,443 ▲ +31.4%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 52,076
- 2016: 61,998
- 2021: 68,443
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6065, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6065, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6065 is just 36 years old, contributing to a youthful community that is much younger than most other areas. This region has seen significant growth, adding about 16,367 people since 2011 to reach a total population of 68,443.
68,443
▲ +31.4%
- 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 6065, WA — higher than 92% of areas.
| 6065, WA | 68,443 |
|---|---|
| Wanneroo | 209,111 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 31% between 2011 and 2021, making it one of the largest areas of its kind. While the usual age has risen to 36, it remains a little younger than both the state and national figures.
36 yrs ▲ +12.5%
Younger than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 32 yrs
- 2016: 33 yrs
- 2021: 36 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This young profile is further highlighted by the fact that seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average.
12.1% ▲ +41.9%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.5%
- 2016: 10.1%
- 2021: 12.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
22.6% ▼ -7.6%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24.5%
- 2016: 23.2%
- 2021: 22.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 6065, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (23%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Married couples are the most common pairing at 53.4%, while those in de facto relationships make up 10.4%, which is a little below the state average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 1.1% of the population, a figure that is lower than most areas.
1.1% ▲ +34.5%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.8%
- 2016: 0.8%
- 2021: 1.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.4% ▼ -1.1%
Lower than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.5%
- 2016: 10.2%
- 2021: 10.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6065, WA, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 32%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6065, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6065, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6065/6065-wa/topic/demographics-identity