6210, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6210, WA

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

More than 80% of homes in postcode 6210 are separate houses, making this a low-density area with plenty of space. The housing market is balanced between those who own their homes and those who rent. Most properties here are large, with a high proportion of four-bedroom houses.

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📍 6210, WA, Postcode

Where 6210, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +11.1%
  • $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 6210, WA — higher than 51% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6210, WA$300
Mandurah $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments have also fallen since 2011, with the typical payment now $1,681, a little below the state and national figures.

$300 ▲ +11.1%

Higher than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $318
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,681 ▼ -11.5%

Higher than 56% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,900
  • 2016: $1,777
  • 2021: $1,681

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6210, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 54%; $350–$549 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6210, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is a little above the national figure at 33.9%, a rate that has risen since 2011. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, though the share of rental households fell by 5.5 points over the last decade.

26.9% ▼ -16.9%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 32.4%
  • 2016: 28.2%
  • 2021: 26.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.9% ▲ +7.7%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 31.5%
  • 2016: 31.9%
  • 2021: 33.9%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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6210, WA splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (34%), with Rented at 27%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the area, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms and 81.3% being separate houses. Because these homes are so spacious, the number of people per bedroom is lower than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

81.3% ▲ +2.5%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 79.3%
  • 2016: 79.5%
  • 2021: 81.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

83.2% ▲ +1.3%

Higher than 69% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 82.2%
  • 2016: 82.3%
  • 2021: 83.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6210, WA, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6210, WA, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 3 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

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 6210, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6210/6210-wa/topic/housing-dwellings