6521, WA · Postcode

Income in 6521, WA

What people and households earn each week, and how incomes are spread.

Weekly family incomes in postcode 6521 have surged by $744 since 2011. This growth is reflected in the typical household earning $1,764 per week, which is higher than most similar areas. While most figures sit around the state and national marks, personal incomes stand out as being much higher than most areas.

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📍 6521, WA, Postcode

Where 6521, WA sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,764 ▲ +70.3%
  • $500–$589: 4 areas
  • $589–$679: 2 areas
  • $679–$768: 21 areas
  • $768–$857: 56 areas
  • $857–$946: 87 areas
  • $946–$1,036: 120 areas
  • $1,036–$1,125: 145 areas
  • $1,125–$1,214: 213 areas
  • $1,214–$1,304: 216 areas
  • $1,304–$1,393: 232 areas
  • $1,393–$1,482: 194 areas
  • $1,482–$1,571: 148 areas
  • $1,571–$1,661: 120 areas
  • $1,661–$1,750: 124 areas
  • $1,750–$1,839: 134 areas
  • $1,839–$1,929: 128 areas
  • $1,929–$2,018: 115 areas
  • $2,018–$2,107: 110 areas
  • $2,107–$2,196: 115 areas
  • $2,196–$2,286: 71 areas
  • $2,286–$2,375: 62 areas
  • $2,375–$2,464: 50 areas
  • $2,464–$2,554: 37 areas
  • $2,554–$2,643: 23 areas
  • $2,643–$2,732: 18 areas
  • $2,732–$2,821: 18 areas
  • $2,821–$2,911: 17 areas
  • $2,911–$3,000: 56 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6521, WA — higher than 65% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6521, WA$1,764
Dandaragan $1,305
Western Australia $1,815
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical person here earns $968 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This is higher than the typical household income of $1,764 and the typical family income of $2,047, both of which have risen significantly since 2011.

$968 ▲ +67.2%

Higher than 82% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $579
  • 2016: $787
  • 2021: $968

Median total personal income per week for people aged 15+.

$1,764 ▲ +70.3%

Higher than 65% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,036
  • 2016: $1,375
  • 2021: $1,764

Median total household income per week.

$2,047 ▲ +57.1%

Higher than 61% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,303
  • 2016: $1,731
  • 2021: $2,047

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

High-earning households have grown rapidly, with the share of those making over $3,000 a week rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 20.5%. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is only 7.8%, which is well below the Western Australian and national figures.

Household income distribution

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In 6521, WA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (17%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

Personal income distribution

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In 6521, WA, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Income in 6521, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6521/6521-wa/topic/income