101 ▼ -58.1%
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 241
- 2016: 141
- 2021: 101
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6575, WA · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6575 is far older than most people in the state, with a usual age of 48. This sparsely populated area has seen its population shrink by 58% since 2011, leaving a small community of just 101 people.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6575, WA — lower than 96% of areas.
| 6575, WA | 101 |
|---|---|
| Moora | 2,292 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has fallen sharply over the last decade, losing about 140 people. This has left the area among the smallest in the region, with residents now typically 7 years older than they were in 2011.
101 ▼ -58.1%
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
48 yrs ▲ +17.1%
Older than 74% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.7% of the area, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. At the same time, children under 15 represent 21.8% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.
28.7% ▲ +117.1%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.8% ▼ -13.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
6575, WA splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (33%) and Seniors (65+) (28%), with Children (0–14) at 22%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
No residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the state and national figures. Most people are married, making up 68.7% of the population, while 10.9% are in a de facto relationship.
0.0% ▼ -100.0%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.9% ▲ +40.5%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 6575, WA, Married is the majority at 69%; Never married is next at 12%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6575, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6575/6575-wa/topic/demographics-identity