6535, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6535, WA

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than half of all homes in postcode 6535 are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This means a large majority of residents live without a mortgage or rent. The area is characterized by very low housing costs compared to the rest of the state and country.

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📍 6535, WA, Postcode

Where 6535, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +60.0%
  • $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 6535, WA — lower than 77% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6535, WA$200
Northampton $250
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are just $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,192 is well below the Western Australian average of $1,842.

$200 ▲ +60.0%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $125
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,192 ▼ -8.3%

Lower than 72% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,192

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6535, WA, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; Under $200 is next at 44%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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6535, WA splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,000–$1,799 (35%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very strong here, with 53.5% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national rate of 31.0%. Only 14.0% of households are renting, a figure far below the state and national averages.

14.0% ▼ -29.5%

Lower than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 19.9%
  • 2016: 22.9%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

53.5% ▲ +5.8%

Higher than 89% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 50.6%
  • 2016: 49.6%
  • 2021: 53.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6535, WA, Owned outright is the majority at 54%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 22%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 91.5% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. While most homes are detached, 71.1% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

91.5% ▼ -1.4%

Lower than 51% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 92.8%
  • 2016: 93.6%
  • 2021: 91.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

71.1% ▼ -3.3%

Lower than 74% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 73.5%
  • 2016: 73.8%
  • 2021: 71.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6535, WA, Separate house is the majority at 93%; Other dwelling is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6535, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6535, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6535/6535-wa/topic/housing-dwellings