6165, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6165, WA

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

Much lower home-loan payments than most areas define the housing landscape in postcode 6165. It is a place of large, detached homes where typical monthly mortgage repayments of $833 are far below the national figure. This combination of spacious housing and lower costs creates a distinct profile compared to other parts of the state.

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📍 6165, WA, Postcode

Where 6165, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$330 ▲ +26.9%
  • $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 6165, WA — higher than 59% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6165, WA$330
Kwinana $315
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly home-loan payments of $833 are far below the Western Australian and national figures, and have fallen by $1,236 since 2011. Meanwhile, typical weekly rent is $330, which is about the same as the state average.

$330 ▲ +26.9%

Higher than 59% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $260
  • 2016: $340
  • 2021: $330

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$833 ▼ -59.7%

Lower than 88% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $2,069
  • 2016: $1,700
  • 2021: $833

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6165, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 100%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6165, WA, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Half of all homes are owned with a mortgage, while 20% are owned outright—a figure far below the Australian average. The share of households renting has fallen sharply by 27 points since 2011 to reach 20%.

20.0% ▼ -57.3%

Lower than 54% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 46.9%
  • 2016: 40.9%
  • 2021: 20.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

20.0% ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 25.0%
  • 2016: 36.4%
  • 2021: 20.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6165, WA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (18%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every home in the area is a separate house, with 85% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Despite these large homes, the number of people per bedroom is lower than most areas at 0.70.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

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

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 95.5%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

85.0% ▼ -2.9%

Higher than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 87.5%
  • 2016: 95.5%
  • 2021: 85.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6165, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6165, WA, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 3 bedrooms is next at 47%.

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 6165, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6165/6165-wa/topic/housing-dwellings