# 6326, WA

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Plantagenet

Area: 544 km²

A far older population than the state average defines postcode 6326, where the typical resident is 49. This small community of 514 people is largely composed of older adults and seniors, with a notable lack of children. Residents enjoy a high level of financial security and a strong connection to the land, with many working in agriculture and living in large, detached family homes.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is significantly older than most, with seniors making up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 514 | +1.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +6.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.5% | +42.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.8% | +30.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.8% | -11.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.4% | +9.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 34.8%, Seniors (65+) 21.8%, Young adults (25–44) 21.4%, Children (0–14) 14.8%, Youth (15–24) 10.3%

**Marital status** — Married 57.6%, Never married 25.6%, Divorced 9.8%, Separated 3.4%, Widowed 3.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

While 18.9% of residents were born overseas—higher than in many similar areas—this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.9% | -17.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 69.5%, England 6.4%, New Zealand 2.1%, South Africa 1.9%, Philippines 1.0%, China 0.8%

**Ancestry** — English 44.4%, Australian 38.5%, Scottish 10.5%, Irish 6.8%, German 3.9%, Dutch 2.9%, Italian 2.5%, Filipino 1.0%, Chinese 0.8%, Indian 0.8%

## Language

English is the primary language for 84% of the community. Only 6.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 6.4% | +35.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 84.0%, Mandarin 0.8%, Tagalog 0.8%

## Religion

A majority of residents report no religion (51.6%), a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 51.6% | +64.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 51.6%, Christianity 34.6%, Not stated 12.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.5% | +16.3% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.9% | +47.4% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.5%, Year 10 25.2%, Year 11 10.6%, Year 9 or below 7.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 29.0%, Bachelor degree 19.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.3%, Postgraduate degree 2.9%, Certificate I / II 2.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.2%

**Field of qualification** — Agriculture & environment 11.4%, Engineering & related 9.8%, Management & commerce 9.4%, Health 9.0%, Education 7.3%, Society & culture 6.1%, Architecture & building 4.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.9%, Natural & physical sciences 2.4%, Creative arts 2.4%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 16.6% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $773 | +64.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,602 | +56.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,711 | +49.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.4%, $1,500–$2,999 26.0%, $3,000–$3,999 8.8%, $4,000 or more 7.7%, Under $650 6.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 35.6%, $650–$1,499 33.8%, $1,500–$2,999 13.4%, $3,000 or more 1.4%

## Health & Disability

About 26.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.1% | +22.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.5%, Mental health 6.6%, Other condition 6.6%, Asthma 6.0%, Diabetes 4.7%, Cancer 3.7%, Heart disease 2.9%, Stroke 1.9%, Lung condition 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.5%, One condition 17.7%, Two conditions 7.2%, Three or more 1.4%

## Community Participation

The community is very active, with 21.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 21.1% | -13.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.6% | +35.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.6% | -6.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.9% | -16.7% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household and a low number of people living alone. Nearly half of all households consist of couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | -3.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 11.1% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 18.2% | +53.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.2%, Couples without children 39.6%, One-parent families 11.1%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 51.4%, 1 person 18.2%, 3 people 11.6%, 4 people 8.8%, 5 people 8.3%, 6 or more 3.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 50.3% of houses owned outright—far above the national figure. Almost every home is a separate house, and 86.7% have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $240 | +60.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,444 | +11.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.4% | -17.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 50.3% | +21.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.9% | +2.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.7% | +3.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 50.3%, Owned with a mortgage 30.9%, Rented 14.4%, Other tenure 5.0%, Not stated 3.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 44.8%, 4 bedrooms 28.7%, 5 or more 13.3%, 2 bedrooms 11.6%, 1 bedroom 4.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 46.2%, $200–$349 42.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 42.9%, Under $1,000 35.7%, $1,800–$2,999 21.4%, $3,000 or more 5.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Conversely, 28.6% of the workforce works from home, far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 28.6% | +6.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.89 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 31.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 18 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 49.1%, Worked at home 28.6%, Car (passenger) 4.2%, Walked 3.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.8%, 3 vehicles 25.0%, 4 or more 21.7%, 1 vehicle 13.9%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 31% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.0% | +13.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.2% | -45.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry for 35.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, well below the national average of 5.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | +23.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.4% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.1% | -7.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 35.9%, Manufacturing 9.4%, Health care & social assistance 8.0%, Retail trade 7.7%, Construction 4.9%, Education & training 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.2%, Wholesale trade 3.8%, Accommodation & food 3.1%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Public administration & safety 2.8%, Professional & technical 2.4%, Other services 2.1%, Finance & insurance 1.7%, Mining 1.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 29.6%, Labourers 13.2%, Professionals 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 10.8%, Technicians & trades 9.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.3%, Sales workers 5.9%, Community & personal service 4.5%

## Economy & Advantage

Residents have very high access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas. The overall advantage score is 982, slightly above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 982 | — |

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 1.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 1.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.2% | — |

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