2.5 → 0.0%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.5
- 2016: 2.3
- 2021: 2.5
Average number of people usually resident per household.
6316, WA · Postcode
How families and households are made up across the area.
Larger-than-average households are common in postcode 6316, which stands out compared to most similar areas. Families with children make up the bulk of the community, with 61.6% of households fitting this description. This creates a family-focused environment where small, single-person homes are less frequent than in other parts of the country.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6316, WA — higher than 57% of areas.
| 6316, WA | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Woodanilling | 2.5 |
| Western Australia | 2.5 |
| Australia | 2.5 |
Average household size.
An average of 2.5 people live in each home, which is higher than most areas and consistent with state and national figures. Only 23.9% of people live alone, a figure slightly below the Australian average that has risen slightly since 2011.
2.5 → 0.0%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
Average number of people usually resident per household.
23.9% ▲ +3.8%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
Share of households that are a single person living alone.
In 6316, WA, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (13%).
Family types and one-parent families.
One-parent families make up just 9.0% of the total, which is well below the national figure and much lower than most areas. This is a notable drop from 2011, when the rate was 14.3%.
9.0% ▼ -37.0%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people who live in one-parent families.
In 6316, WA, Couples with children is the majority at 60%; Couples without children is next at 30%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Family & Households in 6316, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6316/6316-wa/topic/family-households