$125 —
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6480, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6480, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Very low rental costs define the housing market in postcode 6480, where the typical weekly rent is just $125. While home loan payments have dropped slightly over recent years, the area remains far more affordable than most of the country.
$125
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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 6480, WA — lower than 94% of areas.
| 6480, WA | $125 |
|---|---|
| Merredin | $210 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Rent is far below the national figure of $375, making it one of the cheapest areas for renters. Typical monthly home loans are $1,600, which is a little below the state average and $300 lower than in 2016.
$1,600 —
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $1,900
- 2021: $1,600
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (45%).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6480, WA, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 45%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes here are becoming more crowded, with the number of people per bedroom rising to 0.80 since 2016. This figure is about the same as the typical home in Western Australia and across the nation.
0.80 —
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6480, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6480, WA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 43%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6480, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6480, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6480/6480-wa/topic/housing-dwellings