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6252, WA

88 km²

An older population sets postcode 6252 apart, where the typical resident is 54 years old. This small community of 149 people is far older than the national figure. Residents here tend to own their homes outright, with many retirees contributing to a high proportion of seniors. It is a quiet, sparsely populated area where life is largely car-dependent and households are generally small.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is far older than most, with 27.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. This senior population has grown, rising 8.4 points since 2016.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 34.9%

Seniors (65+) 27.5%

Young adults (25–44) 25.5%

Children (0–14) 16.1%

Youth (15–24) 2.0%

149 Population —

54 yrs Median age — Here 54 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

2.0% First Nations — Here 2.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

27.5% Aged 65+ — Here 27.5% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

16.1% Under 15 — Here 16.1% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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About 22.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Birthplace

Australia 69.8%

England 8.1%

22.1% Born overseas — Here 22.1% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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People using another language at home rose to 12.8% since 2016, though this remains well below the national figure. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Languages

English only 81.2%

Italian 4.7%

12.8% Other language — Here 12.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

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

Religion

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A high number of residents report no religion at 47.0%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen by 10 points since 2016.

Religion

No religion 48%
Christianity 43%
Not stated 8%

47.0% No religion — Here 47.0% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and there are no schools within 3 km.

School completion

Year 12 34.1%

Year 10 29.5%

Year 9 or below 14.0%

Year 11 11.6%

Schools nearby

7.7% Bachelor+ — Here 7.7% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

34.1% Year 12 — Here 34.1% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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The typical household income is $1,270 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, 25% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 25 points since 2016.

$1,270 Household income — Here $1,270 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$680 Personal income — Here $680 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,437 Family income — Here $1,437 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

7.7% High earners Here 7.7% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

25.0% High-income homes Here 25.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most common conditions.

28.9% Health condition Here 28.9% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

9.4% Mental health Here 9.4% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

5.4% Needs assistance — Here 5.4% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid housework is common here, with 31.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas.

13.1% Volunteering — Here 13.1% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

13.8% Unpaid carers — Here 13.8% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

14.6% Unpaid child care — Here 14.6% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.3% Defence service Here 2.3% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

31.5% Housework 15h+ — Here 31.5% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

Family & Households

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Homes are typically small, with an average of 2.2 people per home. About 28.3% of people live alone, a figure that rose 4.3 points since 2016.

Family types

Couples without children 49%
Couples with children 43%
One-parent families 5%
Other families 4%

2.2 Household size —

4.9% One-parent — Here 4.9% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

28.3% Living alone — Here 28.3% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Home ownership is very high, with 53.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is rare at only 8.3%, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

Tenure

Owned outright 53%
Owned with a mortgage 23%
Other tenure 15%
Rented 8%

$200 Rent — Here $200 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,727 Mortgage — Here $1,727 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

8.3% Renting — Here 8.3% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

53.3% Owned outright — Here 53.3% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-reliant, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

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

14.1% Work from home — Here 14.1% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

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

2 PT stops

13.42 Stops/1k Here 13.42 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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Movement into the area is low, as only 30.8% of residents moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

30.8% Recent movers — Here 30.8% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

0.0% Recent arrivals — Here 0.0% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Agriculture, construction, and mining are the main industries, with 31% working in agriculture. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.0%

Construction 16.9%

Mining 14.1%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Health care & social assistance 7.0%

0.0% Unemployment — Here 0.0% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

56.9% Participation — Here 56.9% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

56.3% Full-time — Here 56.3% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area's overall advantage score is 939, which is smaller than about 70% of similar areas. This reflects lower typical incomes and education levels compared to the rest of the state.

Walkability

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The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

1.1 Walk score

1.1 Types ≤15 min

0.0% 15-min city Here 0.0% WA 64.0%

0.0% Walk to shops Here 0.0% WA 61.5%

23.4% Walk to transit Here 23.4% WA 80.9%

0.0% Walk to school Here 0.0% WA 71.9%

Nearby areas

6253, WA 6251, WA 6254, WA 6239, WA 6240, WA 6243, WA 6255, WA 6236, WA

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