6123, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6123, WA

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

Every single home in postcode 6123 is a separate house, making it one of the most consistent residential areas in the region. This is a place where large family homes dominate, with 94% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While most residents are paying off their own homes, the cost of both mortgages and rent remains higher than in most other similar areas.

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📍 6123, WA, Postcode

Where 6123, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$370 ▲ +23.3%
  • $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 6123, WA — higher than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6123, WA$370
Serpentine-Jarrahdale $380
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents have risen $70 since 2011 to reach $370, which is a little above the Western Australian figure. The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,950, a figure that has barely changed over the last decade.

$370 ▲ +23.3%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $370
  • 2021: $370

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 → 0.0%

Higher than 71% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,950
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6123, WA, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $200–$349 is next at 25%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6123, WA, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 52%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is the norm here, as the 12.3% rental rate is far below both the state and national figures. The proportion of people who own their home outright has fallen to 24.0%, which is well below the Australian average.

12.3% ▼ -29.0%

Lower than 81% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.3%
  • 2016: 15.3%
  • 2021: 12.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

24.0% ▼ -13.8%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 27.8%
  • 2016: 29.8%
  • 2021: 24.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6123, WA, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 62%; Owned outright is next at 24%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the standard, with 56.5% of dwellings having four bedrooms. This helps explain why the area is far above the national average for homes with three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of postcode areas.

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

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

100.0% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 99.4%
  • 2016: 99.4%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

94.0% ▲ +0.6%

Higher than 96% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 93.4%
  • 2016: 90.1%
  • 2021: 94.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6123, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6123, WA, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 3 bedrooms is next at 31%.

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 6123, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6123/6123-wa/topic/housing-dwellings