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Western Australia · Postcode 6519
Arrowsmith East postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 275 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Arrowsmith East at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Arrowsmith East ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Arrowsmith East vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Arrowsmith East | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,249 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $434 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Arrowsmith East is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6519. It lies roughly 275 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Three Springs.
According to the 2021 Census, Arrowsmith East has a population of 61 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,249, above the WA average.
Housing in Arrowsmith East includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $434, 28 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Arrowsmith East scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Arrowsmith East is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Arrowsmith East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6519 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 61 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,249/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,399/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $434 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 812.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -29.5169663 |
| Longitude | 115.3538445 |
| Distance from Perth | 275 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Three Springs |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (23.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (4.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 26 (42.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (4.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (9.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (69.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (30.8%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.