$85 ▲ +84.8%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $46
- 2016: $85
- 2021: $85
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6423, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6423, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A striking 62.1% of homes are owned outright in postcode 6423, which is far above the national figure. This area is defined by very low housing costs and a strong preference for detached houses. Most residents live in their own homes without the burden of a mortgage.
$85
▲ +84.8%
- $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 6423, WA — lower than 99% of areas.
| 6423, WA | $85 |
|---|---|
| Westonia | $85 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure at just $400, having fallen $1,039 since 2011. Weekly rent is also among the lowest at this level, at only $85.
$400 ▼ -72.2%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $1,439
- 2016: $1,019
- 2021: $400
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 6423, WA, Under $200 is the majority at 100%.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Outright home ownership is far above the state and national figures, rising 12 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 21.2%, which is well below the Western Australian average.
21.2% ▼ -23.0%
Higher than 50% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.6%
- 2016: 34.5%
- 2021: 21.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
62.1% ▲ +24.2%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 50.0%
- 2016: 58.2%
- 2021: 62.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6423, WA, Owned outright is the majority at 62%; Rented is next at 21%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 97% of all homes, a figure far above the national average. However, the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen to 63.6%, and the typical number of people per bedroom is now lower than most areas.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.60
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
97.0% ▼ -3.0%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 100.0%
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 97.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
63.6% ▼ -21.1%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 80.6%
- 2016: 74.5%
- 2021: 63.6%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6423, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6423, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (27%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).
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 6423, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6423/6423-wa/topic/housing-dwellings