57 —
Lower than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 49
- 2021: 57
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6625, WA · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Just 57 people live in postcode 6625, making it one of the smallest areas in the state. This sparsely populated region has seen a modest 16% increase in residents since 2016. While the typical resident is 39, the population is shifting toward an older age profile.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6625, WA — lower than 98% of areas.
| 6625, WA | 57 |
|---|---|
| Morawa | 660 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by about 8 people between 2016 and 2021. During this time, the typical age of residents dropped by 3 years to reach 39, which is a little older than the national figure of 38.
57 —
Lower than 98% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
39 yrs —
Younger than 71% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
The area is ageing quickly, with seniors aged 65 and over rising by 13 points to 19.3%, which is well above the state average. Conversely, children under 15 now make up 15.8% of the population, a fall of 15 points since 2016.
19.3% —
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.8% —
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
6625, WA splits fairly evenly between Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (24%), with Seniors (65+) at 22%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages. Most residents are married (73.8%), while those in de facto relationships are much lower than in most areas at 8.3%.
0.0% —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
8.3% —
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In 6625, WA, Married is the majority at 69%; Never married is next at 24%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6625, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6625/6625-wa/topic/demographics-identity