Ballidu Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ballidu Compares
Ballidu vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ballidu | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $675 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $145 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $442 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 65 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 19.2% +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.
Ballidu is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6606. It lies roughly 174 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Wongan-Ballidu.
According to the 2021 Census, Ballidu has a population of 58 with a median age of 65. The median weekly household income is $675, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 19.2%, higher than the WA average.
Housing in Ballidu includes a median weekly rent of $145, median monthly mortgage repayment of $442, with 39 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ballidu scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Ballidu is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Ballidu Details
| Postcode | 6606 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 58 |
| Median Age | 65 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $675/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $453/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $145 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $442 |
| Average Household Size | 1.5 persons |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 39 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 19.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -30.5964473 |
| Longitude | 116.7699432 |
| Distance from Perth | 174 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Wongan-Ballidu |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (5.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 20 (34.5%) |
| 65+ years | 30 (51.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 9 (15.5%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (13.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (10.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (8.6%) |
| Cancer | 5 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 4 (6.9%) |
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 | 11 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 12 (34.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (34.3%) |
Suburbs Near Ballidu
Same Postcode (6606)
More Ballidu Data
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.