3,743 ▲ +23.7%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3,025
- 2016: 3,519
- 2021: 3,743
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6324, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6324, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6324 is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47. This area is notably older than most other parts of Australia and has seen its population grow by 24% since 2011 to reach 3,743 people.
3,743
▲ +23.7%
- 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 6324, WA — lower than 51% of areas.
| 6324, WA | 3,743 |
|---|---|
| Plantagenet | 5,388 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 718 people over the last decade. Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, and the typical age has risen by 5 years since 2011.
47 yrs ▲ +11.9%
Older than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 42 yrs
- 2016: 45 yrs
- 2021: 47 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This shift is reflected in the trends, as the proportion of seniors rose 6 points since 2011 while the share of children under 15 fell.
23.0% ▲ +35.2%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 17.0%
- 2016: 20.0%
- 2021: 23.0%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.3% ▼ -13.4%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 20.0%
- 2016: 18.1%
- 2021: 17.3%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 6324, WA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 3.9% of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than in most areas. De facto relationships are also a little more common here than across the state, at 13.9%.
3.9% ▼ -7.2%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 3.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
13.9% ▲ +15.3%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.0%
- 2016: 11.9%
- 2021: 13.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6324, WA, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 29%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6324, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6324, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6324/6324-wa/topic/demographics-identity