26,227 ▲ +7.6%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 24,370
- 2016: 25,463
- 2021: 26,227
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6152, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6152, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Fewer children than most similar areas define the population of postcode 6152. While the total population grew by 7.6% to reach 26,227 people, the area has an aging profile with a significant number of seniors. The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.
26,227
▲ +7.6%
- 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 6152, WA — higher than 86% of areas.
| 6152, WA | 26,227 |
|---|---|
| South Perth | 43,405 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population of postcode 6152 is larger than about 90% of similar areas. Since 2011, the area has added about 1,857 people, and the typical age of residents has risen by 3 years to reach 38.
38 yrs ▲ +8.6%
Younger than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 38 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 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the number of people aged 65 and over rose 5.4 points since 2011 to 20.1%, leaving this group well above the state average.
20.1% ▲ +37.2%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.6%
- 2016: 16.4%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
14.5% ▲ +4.0%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.0%
- 2016: 14.2%
- 2021: 14.5%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 6152, WA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. Those in de facto relationships account for 11.1% of residents, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.
1.7% ▲ +54.6%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.1%
- 2016: 1.3%
- 2021: 1.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
11.1% ▲ +18.5%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.3%
- 2016: 10.1%
- 2021: 11.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6152, WA, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (9%).
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6152, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6152/6152-wa/topic/demographics-identity