$320 —
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $300
- 2021: $320
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6504, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6504, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Far more people own their homes outright in postcode 6504 than in the rest of Australia, with 41.4% of households owing nothing on their property. This makes the area stand out for its high rate of home ownership and a strong preference for large, detached houses.
$320
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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 6504, WA — higher than 57% of areas.
| 6504, WA | $320 |
|---|---|
| Chittering | $320 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, which is higher than most areas, though this figure fell by $250 since 2016. Weekly rents are around the middle for similar areas at $320, slightly below the national figure.
$1,950 —
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $2,200
- 2021: $1,950
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 6504, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 75%; $350–$549 is next at 25%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 6504, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (27%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
The number of households renting is far below the state and national figures at just 15.7%. While home ownership is high, the proportion of homes owned outright fell 9.4 percentage points since 2016.
15.7% —
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 22.0%
- 2021: 15.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
41.4% —
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 50.8%
- 2021: 41.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6504, WA, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (16%).
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are very common here, making up 91.4% of all homes, which is far above the national average. These homes are typically large, with 81.4% having three or more bedrooms.
0.80 —
Lower than 57% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.70
- 2021: 0.80
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
91.4% —
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 100.0%
- 2021: 91.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
81.4% —
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 86.4%
- 2021: 81.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6504, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6504, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 5 or more (18%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6504, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6504, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6504/6504-wa/topic/housing-dwellings