6304, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6304, WA

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

A far higher proportion of residents own their homes outright in postcode 6304, with 54.3% of households owning their place debt-free. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Housing is generally very affordable here, with both rents and mortgage payments sitting well below state and national averages.

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📍 6304, WA, Postcode

Where 6304, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +110.5%
  • $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 6304, WA — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6304, WA$200
Beverley $200
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,159, which is well below the Western Australian average of $1,842.

$200 ▲ +110.5%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $95
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,159 ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 73% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,151
  • 2021: $1,159

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6304, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 53%; Under $200 is next at 42%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6304, WA, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high, while only 11.6% of households rent, which is far below the 30.6% seen across Australia. The proportion of homes owned outright rose slightly since 2011, while the share of renters fell by 5.4 points.

11.6% ▼ -31.7%

Lower than 84% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 17.0%
  • 2016: 16.2%
  • 2021: 11.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

54.3% ▲ +2.9%

Higher than 90% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 52.8%
  • 2016: 49.6%
  • 2021: 54.3%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6304, WA, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 95.7% of all homes, a figure far above the national average of 72.3%. Most homes have three bedrooms, and the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011 to 0.70.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

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

95.7% ▲ +0.4%

Higher than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 95.3%
  • 2016: 96.5%
  • 2021: 95.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.0% ▼ -1.5%

Lower than 66% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.2%
  • 2016: 72.0%
  • 2021: 74.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6304, WA, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Other dwelling is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6304, WA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 20%.

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 6304, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6304/6304-wa/topic/housing-dwellings