$190 —
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $5
- 2021: $190
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6356, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6356, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Every single home in postcode 6356 is a separate house, making it an area defined by detached living. This region is notably more affordable than the rest of the country, with far lower typical costs for both rent and mortgages. While many residents own their homes outright, there has been a significant drop in the number of households renting since 2016.
$190
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- $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 6356, WA — lower than 80% of areas.
| 6356, WA | $190 |
|---|---|
| Lake Grace | $180 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure at $1,000, though this rose by $710 since 2016. Weekly rent is also much lower than most areas at $190, which is far below the $375 typical Australian rent.
$1,000 —
Lower than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $290
- 2021: $1,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
A far higher share of people own their homes outright here than in Western Australia, sitting at 44.7%. Meanwhile, the proportion of households renting fell by 13 points since 2016 to reach 28.9%.
28.9% —
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 42.2%
- 2021: 28.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
44.7% —
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 46.7%
- 2021: 44.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6356, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Rented (26%) and Other tenure (23%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the state average, and with every home being a separate house, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.
0.70 —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.60
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
100.0% —
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 100.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
86.8% —
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 77.8%
- 2021: 86.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6356, WA, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Other dwelling is next at 7%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →6356, WA splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (33%), with 5 or more at 22%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6356, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6356, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6356/6356-wa/topic/housing-dwellings