Bandy Creek Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Bandy Creek is a locality approximately 605 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Bandy Creek is 6450, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Bandy Creek has a population of 383 (203 males, 182 females). The median age is 39 years.
The median weekly household income in Bandy Creek is $2,087, with a median personal income of $958 per week.
The median weekly rent is $263 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,959.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Scotland (6), Wales (6), and Sri Lanka (4).
89.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Bandy Creek shows 183 people employed (102 full-time, 56 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (27), technicians & trades (18), and sales (8).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Bandy Creek has an IRSAD score of 1028 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Bandy Creek covers an area of 34.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 11 persons per km².
Statistically, Bandy Creek sits within the Esperance area, part of the broader Western Australia - Outback region. It falls under the Ravensthorpe local government area.
The federal electorate for Bandy Creek is Durack.
Bandy Creek Details
| Postcode | 6450 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 383 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,087/week |
| Median Personal Income | $958/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $263 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,959 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 34.9 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 125 |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.8246 |
| Longitude | 121.9399 |
| Distance from Perth | 605 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Esperance |
| Local Government | Ravensthorpe |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 93 (24.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 96 (25.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 114 (29.8%) |
| 65+ years | 59 (15.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 28 (7.3%) |
| Asthma | 17 (4.4%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 5 (1.3%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.0%) |
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 | 30 (23.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 56 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 42 (32.8%) |