434 ▲ +109.7%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 207
- 2016: 381
- 2021: 434
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6256, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6256, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6256 is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46. The population has more than doubled since 2011, growing 110% to reach 434 people. This growth has occurred alongside a mix of older adults and a notable number of children.
434
▲ +109.7%
- 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 6256, WA — lower than 83% of areas.
| 6256, WA | 434 |
|---|---|
| Bridgetown-Greenbushes | 5,238 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew significantly to 434 people, which is smaller than about 82% of similar areas. Residents are far older than the state and national typical age of 38, though the typical age here fell 2 years since 2011.
46 yrs ▼ -4.2%
Older than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 48 yrs
- 2016: 48 yrs
- 2021: 46 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 19.1%, a figure well above the Western Australian average of 16.1%.
19.1% ▼ -7.5%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.7%
- 2016: 19.2%
- 2021: 19.1%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
20.7% ▼ -4.1%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 21.6%
- 2016: 17.8%
- 2021: 20.7%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 6256, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Children (0–14) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas. Most residents are married (57%), while those in de facto relationships (13.9%) are a little above the national figure.
0.7% ▲ —
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 0.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.9% ▲ +0.3%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 13.8%
- 2016: 13.1%
- 2021: 13.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6256, WA, Married is the majority at 57%; Never married is next at 30%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6256, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6256, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6256/6256-wa/topic/demographics-identity