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6608, WA
750 km²
Sparse landscapes and a reliance on cars define postcode 6608, a small Western Australian community of just 150 people. It is a place of significant contrasts, where a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents lives alongside a workforce dominated by managers. Families are typically large, and the population has aged slightly, though children make up a much higher share than in most other areas. Overall, it is a high-advantage area where most people own their homes outright.
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The community has a strong Indigenous presence, with 8.7% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose 6.3 percentage points since 2011. It is also a family-oriented area where 22.0% of residents are children under 15.
The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia (72.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at just 7.3%.
English is the only language used at home in this area, with 0.0% of residents using another language, far below the national average.
About 40.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen 19 percentage points since 2011.
Qualifications are modest compared to the rest of the state, with 40.4% of adults completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and typical weekly family income is $2,120. This is consistent with the fact that 11.3% of people earn over $2,000 a week.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 18.0% having a chronic condition and a very low mental health condition rate of 4.7%.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 32.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children (62.6%).
Housing is exceptionally stable, with 78.9% of homes owned outright and 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Consequently, the typical monthly mortgage payment is very low at $780.
Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is non-existent, though 19.7% of the workforce operates from home.
The population is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 63.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 64.8%.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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