6125, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6125, WA

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

Weekly rents in postcode 6125 have climbed by $150 since 2011, reflecting a shift toward more expensive housing. The area is dominated by large family homes, with 85.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While most people own their homes, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,200, which is much higher than in most other areas.

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📍 6125, WA, Postcode

Where 6125, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +75.0%
  • $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 6125, WA — higher than 65% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6125, WA$350
Serpentine-Jarrahdale $380
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure at $2,200, having risen $120 since 2011. Weekly rent is also higher than most areas, sitting at $350, which is about the same as the Western Australian figure.

$350 ▲ +75.0%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $200
  • 2016: $293
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,200 ▲ +5.8%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,080
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,200

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6125, WA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 39%, followed by $350–$549 (30%) and Under $200 (14%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6125, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home is very common here, with 37.1% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure. Meanwhile, only 9.1% of households rent, which is far below the Australian average and has fallen 6.7 percentage points since 2011.

9.1% ▼ -42.3%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 15.8%
  • 2016: 12.3%
  • 2021: 9.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

37.1% ▼ -1.1%

Lower than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 37.5%
  • 2016: 37.1%
  • 2021: 37.1%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6125, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (9%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 88.6% of the market, far above the national figure, though this is down 9.7 percentage points since 2011. Large homes are the norm, as 85.2% have three or more bedrooms, which is much higher than most areas.

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.

88.6% ▼ -9.9%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 98.4%
  • 2016: 97.8%
  • 2021: 88.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.2% ▲ +3.6%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.2%
  • 2016: 82.6%
  • 2021: 85.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6125, WA, Separate house is the majority at 90%; Other dwelling is next at 10%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6125, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 3 bedrooms (24%) and 5 or more (13%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6125, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6125/6125-wa/topic/housing-dwellings