6111, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6111, WA

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

Huge homes are the norm in postcode 6111, where 90.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure and makes the area stand out for its spacious housing. Most people here live in detached houses, keeping the local landscape predominantly residential.

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📍 6111, WA, Postcode

Where 6111, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$295 ▲ +5.4%
  • $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 6111, WA — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6111, WA$295
Armadale $305
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $295, which is well below the Australian figure of $375. Home loan repayments are also a little below the state and national averages, with the typical monthly payment sitting at $1,625.

$295 ▲ +5.4%

Higher than 50% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $280
  • 2016: $310
  • 2021: $295

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 ▼ -6.2%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6111, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 64%; $350–$549 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6111, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgages are common here, with 45.2% of homes owned with a loan. The proportion of households renting is 20.5%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

20.5% ▼ -2.9%

Lower than 52% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.1%
  • 2016: 20.4%
  • 2021: 20.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.8% ▼ -2.5%

Lower than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.6%
  • 2016: 31.1%
  • 2021: 31.8%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6111, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 89.7% of the market, a figure far above the Australian average. While homes are large, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.70, which is lower than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

89.7% ▼ -0.2%

Lower than 58% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 89.8%
  • 2016: 89.4%
  • 2021: 89.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.2% ▲ +0.8%

Higher than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 89.4%
  • 2016: 88.9%
  • 2021: 90.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6111, WA, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6111, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (8%).

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 6111, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6111/6111-wa/topic/housing-dwellings