1,609 ▲ +8.3%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1,486
- 2016: 1,596
- 2021: 1,609
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6535, WA · Postcode
Demographics & Identity in 6535, WA
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6535 is 55 years old, which is far older than the national and state figure of 38. This area has a notably aging population and a strong Indigenous presence, with 6.7% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
1,609
▲ +8.3%
- 1–2: 1 area
- 2–2: 0 areas
- 2–4: 0 areas
- 4–5: 2 areas
- 5–8: 3 areas
- 8–12: 2 areas
- 12–19: 2 areas
- 19–29: 12 areas
- 29–44: 19 areas
- 44–67: 35 areas
- 67–102: 30 areas
- 102–155: 70 areas
- 155–237: 97 areas
- 237–360: 129 areas
- 360–549: 158 areas
- 549–836: 168 areas
- 836–1,273: 181 areas
- 1,273–1,938: 179 areas
- 1,938–2,951: 157 areas
- 2,951–4,493: 179 areas
- 4,493–6,842: 176 areas
- 6,842–10,418: 210 areas
- 10,418–15,865: 268 areas
- 15,865–24,158: 254 areas
- 24,158–36,786: 182 areas
- 36,786–56,016: 93 areas
- 56,016–85,299: 28 areas
- 85,299–129,888: 8 areas
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6535, WA — lower than 63% of areas.
| 6535, WA | 1,609 |
|---|---|
| Northampton | 3,227 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 8.3% since 2011, adding about 123 people to reach a total of 1,609. Residents have aged significantly over the last decade, with the typical age rising by 6 years to 55.
55 yrs ▲ +12.2%
Older than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 49 yrs
- 2016: 52 yrs
- 2021: 55 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2% and rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Children under 15 account for 16.8%, a figure that has barely changed over time.
32.9% ▲ +41.9%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 23.2%
- 2016: 25.8%
- 2021: 32.9%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.8% ▲ +2.2%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.5%
- 2016: 15.9%
- 2021: 16.8%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In 6535, WA, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Children (0–14) (17%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous identity is much higher here than in most areas, though it fell 2 points since 2011 to 6.7%. De facto relationships are also well above the national figure at 15.3%, while 52.8% of residents are married.
6.7% ▼ -23.4%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.7%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 6.7%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.3% ▲ +21.0%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 12.6%
- 2016: 14.8%
- 2021: 15.3%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In 6535, WA, Married is the majority at 53%; Never married is next at 26%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6535, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6535/6535-wa/topic/demographics-identity