$242 ▲ +72.9%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $140
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $242
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
6743, WA · Postcode
Housing & Dwellings in 6743, WA
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
More than 60% of households in postcode 6743 rent their homes, making it one of the highest rental rates for similar areas. This strong rental trend is matched by a very low rate of outright home ownership compared to the rest of the state and country.
$242
▲ +72.9%
- $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 6743, WA — lower than 65% of areas.
| 6743, WA | $242 |
|---|---|
| Wyndham-East Kimberley | $230 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rent is $242, which is well below the state and national figures. Meanwhile, those with a home loan face typical monthly payments of $2,000, a figure that is much higher than most areas.
$2,000 ▼ -9.1%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: $2,200
- 2016: $2,200
- 2021: $2,000
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In 6743, WA, the largest group is Under $200 at 36%, followed by $200–$349 (30%) and $350–$549 (24%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In 6743, WA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (22%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is very common here at 60.5%, which is far above the Australian average of 30.6%. In contrast, homes owned outright make up only 13.9%, a rate far below the national figure.
60.5% ▲ +0.0%
Higher than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 60.5%
- 2016: 62.5%
- 2021: 60.5%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
13.9% ▼ -16.5%
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 16.7%
- 2016: 15.7%
- 2021: 13.9%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In 6743, WA, Rented is the majority at 60%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 16%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are less common here than in most areas, making up 65.1% of homes. With fewer large homes, there is a higher density of people per bedroom (1.00) compared to the state and national averages.
1.00 ▼ -23.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.30
- 2016: 1.00
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
65.1% ▼ -4.4%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 68.1%
- 2016: 68.1%
- 2021: 65.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
66.2% ▲ +6.4%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 62.1%
- 2016: 63.2%
- 2021: 66.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In 6743, WA, Separate house is the majority at 68%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In 6743, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 6743, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6743/6743-wa/topic/housing-dwellings