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6223, WA

71 km²

A high proportion of wealthy households sets postcode 6223 apart from the rest of the state. This sparsely populated area has seen its population shrink by 27% since 2016, now totaling just 159 people. It is a place of high earners and large, detached family homes, where the typical family income is well above the national figure. The community is older than average, though it remains a primary setting for couples with children.

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Demographics & Identity

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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up a higher proportion of the population than in most areas, the percentage of seniors has fallen to 8.8% since 2016.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 40.3%

Children (0–14) 18.9%

Young adults (25–44) 17.0%

Youth (15–24) 10.7%

Seniors (65+) 8.8%

159 Population —

44 yrs Median age — Here 44 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

1.9% First Nations — Here 1.9% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

8.8% Aged 65+ — Here 8.8% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

18.9% Under 15 — Here 18.9% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.2%. This figure remains far below the Western Australian and national averages.

13.2% Born overseas — Here 13.2% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 86.2% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home rose to 6.9% since 2016, this is still far below the national figure.

Languages

English only 86.2%

Hindi 4.4%

6.9% Other language — Here 6.9% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 47.8% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 11 points since 2016 to reach 37.7%, which is still well below the state average.

Religion

Christianity 49%
No religion 39%
Not stated 12%

37.7% No religion — Here 37.7% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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This is a well-qualified area where 53.1% of residents have completed Year 12. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose significantly since 2016 to 20.9%.

20.9% Bachelor+ — Here 20.9% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

53.1% Year 12 — Here 53.1% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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The area is very wealthy, with 23.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. Typical family incomes are also well above the state and national figures, reaching $2,812 weekly.

$1,624 Household income — Here $1,624 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$850 Personal income — Here $850 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,812 Family income — Here $2,812 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

23.3% High earners Here 23.3% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

28.8% High-income homes Here 28.8% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents here are in good health; no one reported needing help with daily activities in 2021. About 26.4% have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

26.4% Health condition Here 26.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

8.8% Mental health Here 8.8% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid care is common here, with 19.4% of people providing unpaid care, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This is consistent with a high proportion of people caring for children.

17.1% Volunteering — Here 17.1% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

19.4% Unpaid carers — Here 19.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

29.5% Unpaid child care — Here 29.5% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

3.8% Defence service Here 3.8% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

28.7% Housework 15h+ — Here 28.7% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

Family & Households

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Families are the norm, with 64.1% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are very rare here, making up only 4.7% of households.

Family types

Couples with children 66%
Couples without children 29%
One-parent families 5%

2.6 Household size —

4.7% One-parent — Here 4.7% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

22.0% Living alone — Here 22.0% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 86.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, at only 15.3%, which is far below the national average.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 47%
Owned outright 32%
Rented 15%
Other tenure 5%

$300 Rent — Here $300 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,950 Mortgage — Here $1,950 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

15.3% Renting — Here 15.3% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

32.2% Owned outright — Here 32.2% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle and no public transport stops available. This means residents face a long 95-minute drive to the city.

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

19.4% Work from home — Here 19.4% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with 33.3% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far above the national average.

32.9% Recent movers — Here 32.9% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

33.3% Recent arrivals — Here 33.3% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Working rates are very high, with 82.2% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure, and the area reports a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 23.3%

Education & training 13.6%

Health care & social assistance 12.6%

Construction 9.7%

Retail trade 6.8%