6327, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6327, WA

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

Half of all homes in postcode 6327 are now owned outright, a figure that has risen by over 9 points since 2011. This area is defined by a strong preference for large, detached houses and a rental market that is much smaller than the state average. It is a place where most people own their own home, though mortgage payments have climbed by $150 over the last decade.

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📍 6327, WA, Postcode

Where 6327, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +150.0%
  • $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 6327, WA — lower than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6327, WA$250
Albany $300
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure of $375. While typical monthly mortgage payments have risen to $1,750, this is about the same as the Western Australian and Australian averages.

$250 ▲ +150.0%

Lower than 63% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $100
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,750 ▲ +9.4%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,600
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,750

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6327, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 86%; Under $200 is next at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In 6327, WA, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $3,000 or more (22%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is far more common here than elsewhere in Australia, with 50% of households owning their home fully. Conversely, only 18.3% of households rent, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

18.3% ▼ -13.9%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 21.2%
  • 2016: 22.3%
  • 2021: 18.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

50.0% ▲ +22.8%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 40.7%
  • 2016: 43.6%
  • 2021: 50.0%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6327, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, far exceeding the national figure of 72.3%. These homes tend to be large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, which helps explain why there are more people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.90 ▼ -35.7%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.40
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

100.0% ▲ +10.8%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 90.3%
  • 2016: 93.6%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

84.1% ▲ +11.5%

Higher than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 75.4%
  • 2016: 71.3%
  • 2021: 84.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6327, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6327, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

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 6327, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6327/6327-wa/topic/housing-dwellings