$160 —
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2016: $50
- 2021: $160
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6605, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6605, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
A typical weekly rent of just $160 makes postcode 6605 far more affordable than most of the country. This low cost is a standout feature for the area, where housing expenses sit well below state and national figures.
$160
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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 6605, WA — lower than 87% of areas.
| 6605, WA | $160 |
|---|---|
| Wongan-Ballidu | $180 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Weekly rents are far below the Western Australian figure of $340 and the national figure of $375. While still low, the typical rent has risen by $110 since 2016.
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 69%, ahead of Rented (19%).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6605, WA, Owned outright is the majority at 65%; Rented is next at 18%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Homes here are less crowded than in most areas, with 0.70 people per bedroom. This is a little below the state and national figures of 0.80, and the number has fallen since 2016.
0.70 —
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.70
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6605, WA, Separate house is the majority at 100%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6605, WA, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 3 bedrooms is next at 40%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
More for 6605, WA
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6605, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6605/6605-wa/topic/housing-dwellings