$380 ▲ +18.8%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $320
- 2016: $360
- 2021: $380
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6160, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6160, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much higher rental rates and smaller homes shape daily life in postcode 6160. It is an area where 41.5% of households rent, a figure far above the national average. This high rental demand is reflected in the housing costs, which are typically higher than in most other similar areas.
$380
▲ +18.8%
- $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 6160, WA — higher than 73% of areas.
| 6160, WA | $380 |
|---|---|
| Fremantle | $370 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent of $380 is higher than most areas and has risen $60 since 2011. Those with home loans also face higher costs, with typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is a little above the Western Australian figure.
$2,167 ▼ -3.7%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,250
- 2016: $2,167
- 2021: $2,167
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 6160, WA, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (18%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 6160, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (26%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Rental properties are very common here, with 41.5% of households renting, far above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, those who own their home outright make up 28.3% of the area, which is much lower than in most other areas.
41.5% ▼ -7.3%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 44.8%
- 2016: 42.2%
- 2021: 41.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
28.3% ▲ +5.4%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 26.9%
- 2016: 27.3%
- 2021: 28.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6160, WA, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Smaller homes are the norm in postcode 6160, as separate houses make up only 39.9% of dwellings, far below the state average. This is consistent with the fact that homes with three or more bedrooms are among the lowest at this level, at just 46.8%.
0.80 ▼ -27.3%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
39.9% ▼ -6.5%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42.7%
- 2016: 41.9%
- 2021: 39.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
46.8% ▲ +0.4%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 46.6%
- 2016: 48.6%
- 2021: 46.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6160, WA, the largest group is Separate house at 40%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (32%) and Flat or apartment (28%).
Bedrooms per home
View on map →6160, WA splits fairly evenly between 2 bedrooms (37%) and 3 bedrooms (34%), with 1 bedroom at 15%.
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 6160, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6160/6160-wa/topic/housing-dwellings