6073, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6073, WA

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

Typical monthly mortgage payments in postcode 6073 have risen by $375 since 2011, reflecting a shift toward more expensive home ownership. This area is defined by large, separate houses and a very high rate of people who own their homes outright. It is much less reliant on renting than most other parts of Australia.

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📍 6073, WA, Postcode

Where 6073, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$343 ▲ +31.9%
  • $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 6073, WA — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6073, WA$343
Mundaring $350
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The usual monthly mortgage payment is $2,000, which is much higher than most areas and a little above the Western Australian figure. Weekly rents have also climbed, rising $83 since 2011 to reach $343.

$343 ▲ +31.9%

Higher than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $346
  • 2021: $343

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,625
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6073, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 42%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and Under $200 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6073, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very strong here, with 45.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting is much lower than most areas and fell to 12.4% by 2021.

12.4% ▼ -18.3%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.2%
  • 2016: 14.1%
  • 2021: 12.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

45.8% ▲ +19.5%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 38.3%
  • 2016: 42.1%
  • 2021: 45.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6073, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Rented (12%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 92.2% being separate houses and 85.1% having three or more bedrooms. This abundance of space means there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

92.2% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.4%
  • 2016: 91.0%
  • 2021: 92.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.1% ▲ +7.5%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.1%
  • 2016: 80.5%
  • 2021: 85.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6073, WA, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 7%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6073, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (10%).

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 6073, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6073/6073-wa/topic/housing-dwellings