6158, WA · Postcode

Economy & Advantage in 6158, WA

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

A top score of 10 for overall advantage makes postcode 6158 one of the most affluent areas in the country. This region stands out for its exceptional levels of wealth and professional success, placing it among the most advantaged areas across Australia.

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Where 6158, WA sits — Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6158, WA — higher than 99% of areas.

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) compared with the state and national average
6158, WA10
East Fremantle 10

Socio-economic advantage

SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.

The area ranks among the largest in the nation for overall advantage, with a typical score of 1,109. This high standing is driven by a perfect score for education and job skills, alongside very high levels of access to money and resources.

10

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.

10

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.

9

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.

10

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.

1,109

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.

Sources

  • Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in 6158, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6158/6158-wa/topic/economy-advantage