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6424, WA

1,623 km²

High household incomes set postcode 6424 apart as one of the most advantaged areas at its level. It is a sparsely populated region of just 72 people where the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 52 years. The community is dominated by separate houses and a workforce largely employed in agriculture and mining, creating a wealthy but isolated rural character.

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Demographics & Identity

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The population is significantly older than the state average, and the number of children under 15 is well below the national figure. Only 6.9% of residents are seniors, which is far below the Australian average.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 41.7%

Young adults (25–44) 19.4%

Children (0–14) 13.9%

Youth (15–24) 8.3%

Seniors (65+) 6.9%

72 Population —

52 yrs Median age — Here 52 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

6.9% Aged 65+ — Here 6.9% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

13.9% Under 15 — Here 13.9% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2016. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

13.9% Born overseas — Here 13.9% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for the vast majority, and those who speak little or no English are well below the national figure. A small number of residents use Punjabi at home.

Languages

English only 83.3%

Punjabi 6.9%

4.2% Other language — Here 4.2% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 43.1% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Western Australian average. This figure rose by 24 points since 2016.

Religion

Christianity 40%
No religion 37%
Not stated 17%
Other religions 6%

43.1% No religion — Here 43.1% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher than the national average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 is also far below state and national figures.

8.5% Bachelor+ — Here 8.5% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

42.4% Year 12 — Here 42.4% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical weekly household income is $2,624, which is well above the national figure. This high earning power is reflected in the fact that 38.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Income bands

$3,000–$3,999 38.5%

$1,500–$2,999 11.5%

$2,624 Household income — Here $2,624 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,375 Personal income — Here $1,375 WA $848 Aus $805

$3,100 Family income — Here $3,100 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

22.0% High earners Here 22.0% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

38.5% High-income homes Here 38.5% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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No residents reported needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

27.8% Health condition Here 27.8% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

5.6% Mental health Here 5.6% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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A higher than usual proportion of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. About 18.6% of the community are volunteers, which is well above the national figure.

18.6% Volunteering — Here 18.6% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

10.2% Unpaid carers — Here 10.2% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

25.4% Unpaid child care — Here 25.4% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

28.8% Housework 15h+ — Here 28.8% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

Family & Households

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The area has a higher number of people living alone than most areas. Households are typically small, with only 2.2 people per home.

Family types

Couples without children 51%
Couples with children 49%

2.2 Household size —

0.0% One-parent — Here 0.0% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

30.8% Living alone — Here 30.8% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every single home here is a separate house. Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure, and 30.8% of homes are owned outright.

Tenure

Owned outright 44%
Rented 28%
Other tenure 28%

$125 Rent — Here $125 WA $340 Aus $375

$600 Mortgage — Here $600 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.60 People / bedroom — Here 0.60 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

19.2% Renting — Here 19.2% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

30.8% Owned outright — Here 30.8% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Cars are essential here, as no households are without a vehicle and public transport use is non-existent. However, 27.3% of the workforce work from home, which is far above the state average.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 50.0%

Worked at home 27.3%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

27.3% Work from home — Here 27.3% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

2 PT stops

27.78 Stops/1k Here 27.78 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years, an increase of 19 points since 2016.

41.2% Recent movers — Here 41.2% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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The workforce is very active, with adults working or looking for work far above the national figure. Over half of the employees work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 54.5%

Mining 13.6%

Transport & warehousing 9.1%

Education & training 6.8%