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6175, WA
4 km²
Young families are the defining feature of postcode 6175, where the typical resident is just 35 and children under 15 make up nearly a quarter of the population. This community has grown by 34% since 2011, evolving into a relatively affluent area where high household incomes and large, detached homes are the norm. It is a place where nearly everyone lives in a separate house, creating a residential character that is noticeably younger and more family-focused than the Western Australian average.
6175, WA has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a population of seniors that is well below the national figure. This trend helps explain why children under 15 are so common here, at 24.5%, which is well above the state average.
A quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 4.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents report no religion (55.1%), a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 percentage points since 2011.
About 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. However, more people here have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas.
Incomes are notably high, with the typical family earning $2,386 a week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is well above the national average and has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
The community is very family-oriented, with a far higher rate of people caring for children unpaid than the national figure. Interestingly, it also has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.6% of households.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.6%), with 96.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, though far fewer residents own their homes outright compared to other areas.
Car use is dominant, and only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport use is a little above the national average, very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.
About 35.6% of the population moved here in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.
The workforce is very active, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Common industries include construction, education, and healthcare.
The area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas overall, largely driven by very strong access to money and resources.
Most residents can easily walk to a park or grocery store, but access to health services is far below the state average. The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 5.0.
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