$480 ▲ +107.8%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $231
- 2016: $420
- 2021: $480
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6713, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6713, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical weekly rents of $480 in postcode 6713 are well above the national figure, marking this as a high-cost area for housing. Many residents face steep living costs, with typical monthly mortgage payments and rents far exceeding both the state and national averages.
$480
▲ +107.8%
- $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 6713, WA — higher than 90% of areas.
| 6713, WA | $480 |
|---|---|
| Karratha | $285 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, typically reaching $2,383 per month. Renters also pay a premium, with the usual weekly rent of $480 sitting well above the Western Australian figure of $340.
$2,383 ▲ +10.8%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,150
- 2016: $3,200
- 2021: $2,383
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →6713, WA splits fairly evenly between $350–$549 (29%) and $750 or more (29%), with Under $200 at 15%.
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 6713, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $3,000 or more (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
The area has far fewer homeowners who own their place outright compared to the rest of the state. Meanwhile, 36.9% of households are renting, which is well above the national average of 30.6%.
36.9% ▼ -25.4%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 49.4%
- 2016: 44.2%
- 2021: 36.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
17.5% ▼ -22.3%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 22.6%
- 2016: 20.0%
- 2021: 17.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →6713, WA splits fairly evenly between Owned with a mortgage (42%) and Rented (37%), with Owned outright at 18%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Large homes are common here, with 89.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms—far above the national figure. Detached houses make up 84.5% of homes, and there are slightly more people per bedroom than in most other areas.
0.90 ▼ -18.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.10
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
84.5% ▲ +0.1%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 84.5%
- 2016: 91.5%
- 2021: 84.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
89.2% ▲ +1.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 88.1%
- 2016: 93.6%
- 2021: 89.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6713, WA, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Flat or apartment is next at 7%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6713, WA, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 65%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6713, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6713/6713-wa/topic/housing-dwellings