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6425, WA
1,031 km²
Much higher levels of home ownership and income set postcode 6425 apart from the rest of the state. This is a sparsely populated area of just 83 people where the population shrank by 49% since 2011. It is a community of older adults—with a typical age of 45—who generally live in large, detached houses. The area's character is defined by a high proportion of managers and agricultural workers who enjoy a high level of economic advantage.
Household incomes here are high, yet 6425, WA's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
6425, WA is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the community, which is a little below the Australian average and has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, while 12.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures.
About 59.0% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.7% of the community, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and Australia.
The area has a middle-range level of higher education, with 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the state average.
Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, and the typical weekly household income is $1,999. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose sharply since 2011.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas at 7.2%. However, those with a mental health condition are among the lowest at this level.
Volunteering is very common, with 38.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more frequent than in most areas.
The community consists mostly of couples, and there are no one-parent families. About 22.2% of people live alone, which is lower than the state average.
Homes are almost exclusively separate houses, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is very car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 40.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.
The community is very stable, as only 12.0% of people moved in the last five years, far below the state and national figures.
Full-time employment is very high at 79.5%, far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and many are managers.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 90% of similar areas.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.
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