13 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 30
- 2021: 13
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
6631, WA · Postcode
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in postcode 6631 is 62, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area has seen its population shrink by 57% since 2016, leaving only 13 people living here.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6631, WA — lower than 99% of areas.
| 6631, WA | 13 |
|---|---|
| Greater Geraldton | 39,489 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is very small and has fallen from 30 people in 2016 to just 13. Residents are among the oldest in the country, with the typical age climbing 11 years since the last census.
13 —
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
62 yrs —
Older than 99% of postcode areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
There are no children under 15 here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%. Instead, people aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population, well above the Western Australian average.
In 6631, WA, Seniors (65+) is the majority at 63%; Older adults (45–64) is next at 38%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here, which is well below the state and national figures. About 12.5% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is about the same as the rest of Australia.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in 6631, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6631/6631-wa/topic/demographics-identity