6072, WA · Postcode

Economy & Advantage in 6072, WA

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

Economic standing in postcode 6072 has remained very high over the last decade. It is an area of significant wealth and opportunity, with a typical advantage score of 1,036 that is higher than about 75% of similar places. Residents here enjoy some of the best access to money and resources in the region.

Open map →
📍 6072, WA, Postcode

Where 6072, WA sits — Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6072, WA — higher than 71% of areas.

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) compared with the state and national average
6072, WA8
Mundaring 9

Socio-economic advantage

SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for access to money and resources. This wealth is matched by high skills, with education and job levels higher than about 70% of similar areas.

8

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.

9

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.

10

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.

7

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.

1,036

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.

Sources

  • Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

More for 6072, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in 6072, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6072/6072-wa/topic/economy-advantage