13,143 ▲ +23.6%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10,637
- 2016: 12,122
- 2021: 13,143
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6109, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6109, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Almost half of residents in postcode 6109 are married, reflecting a community of 13,143 people that has grown by 24% since 2011. This is a relatively young area where the typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure.
13,143
▲ +23.6%
- 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 6109, WA — higher than 73% of areas.
| 6109, WA | 13,143 |
|---|---|
| Gosnells | 126,376 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 2,506 people over the last decade to reach 13,143. This is larger than about 73% of similar areas.
36 yrs ▲ +2.9%
Younger than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 35 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 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is 14.1%, well below the national figure of 17.2%.
14.1% ▲ +6.7%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.2%
- 2016: 13.9%
- 2021: 14.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.7% ▲ +7.0%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 19.3%
- 2016: 20.2%
- 2021: 20.7%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 6109, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.2% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most areas. Only 8.3% of people are in a de facto relationship, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.
3.2% ▼ -8.8%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.6%
- 2016: 3.3%
- 2021: 3.2%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
8.3% ▼ -22.0%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.6%
- 2016: 9.0%
- 2021: 8.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6109, WA, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6109, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6109, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6109/6109-wa/topic/demographics-identity