6765, WA · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 6765, WA

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A sharp rise in housing costs has hit postcode 6765 since 2011, with typical monthly loan payments climbing by $787. Renting is now the dominant way of living here, as very few residents own their homes outright.

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📍 6765, WA, Postcode

Where 6765, WA sits — Median rent (weekly)

$100 ▲ +185.7%
  • $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 6765, WA — lower than 98% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
6765, WA$100
Derby-West Kimberley $100
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is far below the national figure, with the typical price at $100. This is among the lowest for similar areas, and over three quarters of all renters pay under $200 a week.

$100 ▲ +185.7%

Lower than 98% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $35
  • 2016: $80
  • 2021: $100

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,625 ▲ +93.9%

Higher than 53% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $838
  • 2016: $1,900
  • 2021: $1,625

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 6765, WA, Under $200 is the majority at 87%; $200–$349 is next at 10%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A huge 84.2% of households rent, which is far above the Western Australian rate of 27.3%. Conversely, only 1.9% of homes are owned outright, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

84.2% ▼ -5.2%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 88.8%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 84.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

1.9% ▼ -59.6%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 4.7%
  • 2016: 1.9%
  • 2021: 1.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 6765, WA, Rented is the majority at 84%; Other tenure is next at 12%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common at 84.6%, well above the state average. However, there are far fewer large homes here than elsewhere, with only 62.3% having three or more bedrooms, meaning more people share each bedroom compared to the national figure.

1.10 ▼ -21.4%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.40
  • 2016: 1.20
  • 2021: 1.10

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

84.6% ▲ +7.8%

Lower than 68% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 78.5%
  • 2016: 70.9%
  • 2021: 84.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

62.3% ▼ -2.1%

Lower than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 63.6%
  • 2016: 62.4%
  • 2021: 62.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 6765, WA, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 6765, WA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (16%).

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 6765, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6765/6765-wa/topic/housing-dwellings