10,792 ▲ +31.6%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8,200
- 2016: 9,509
- 2021: 10,792
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6166, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6166, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6166 is 42 years old, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the national figure of 38. The population has grown quickly, adding about 2,592 people since 2011 to reach a total of 10,792.
10,792
▲ +31.6%
- 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 6166, WA — higher than 69% of areas.
| 6166, WA | 10,792 |
|---|---|
| Cockburn | 118,091 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population grew 32% since 2011, making it larger than about 69% of similar areas. Residents are slightly older than they were a decade ago, with the typical age rising from 41 to 42.
42 yrs ▲ +2.4%
Younger than 52% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 41 yrs
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 42 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the area, which is a little above the national figure and rose 3.8 points since 2011. Children under 15 account for 17.8%, which is about the same as the Australian average.
18.5% ▲ +26.0%
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 14.7%
- 2016: 16.0%
- 2021: 18.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.8% ▲ +0.6%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.7%
- 2016: 17.6%
- 2021: 17.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →6166, WA splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (25%), with Seniors (65+) at 18%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.1% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures. Most residents are married (54.5%), while those in de facto relationships (10.7%) are lower than in most areas.
1.1% ▲ +16.4%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.0%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.7% ▲ +48.9%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 9.2%
- 2021: 10.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6166, WA, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 31%.
Age & sex structure
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). Demographics & Identity in 6166, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6166/6166-wa/topic/demographics-identity