Western Australia · Postcode 6315
Arthur River postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 190 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Arthur River 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
Arthur River vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Arthur River | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $92 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $532 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈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.
Arthur River is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6315. It lies roughly 190 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by West Arthur.
According to the 2021 Census, Arthur River has a population of 66 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the WA average. The Indigenous population is 5 (7.6% of residents).
Housing in Arthur River includes a median weekly rent of $92, median monthly mortgage repayment of $532, with 28 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Arthur River scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Arthur River is part of the Wheat Belt - South statistical area in Western Australia.
Arthur River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6315 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 66 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $985/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $92 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $532 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 477.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 97.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (7.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3454359 |
| Longitude | 117.0369388 |
| Distance from Perth | 190 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | West Arthur |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
| State Electorate | Roe (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (19.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 12 (18.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 29 (43.9%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (9.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (13.6%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (7.6%) |
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 | 3 (10.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 10 (35.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (53.6%) |
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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.