Western Australia · Postcode 6525
Arrowsmith postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 278 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Arrowsmith 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.
Detailed comparison table
Arrowsmith vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Arrowsmith | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 50 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -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 is a locality 278 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6525. It falls within the Western Australia - Outback (South) region. The local government area is Irwin.
According to the 2021 Census, Arrowsmith has a population of 17 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the WA average.
Housing in Arrowsmith includes a 5 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Arrowsmith scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Arrowsmith is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Arrowsmith details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6525 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 17 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $399/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 820.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -29.5456785 |
| Longitude | 115.053851 |
| Distance from Perth | 278 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Irwin |
| 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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (17.6%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
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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.