Western Australia · Postcode 6714
Baynton postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1249 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Baynton 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 Baynton ranks: household income is in the top 10% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Baynton vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Baynton | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,390 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $315 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 31 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -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.
Baynton is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6714. It lies roughly 1249 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Karratha.
According to the 2021 Census, Baynton has a population of 4,496 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $3,390, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 361 (8.0% of residents).
Housing in Baynton includes a median weekly rent of $315, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 1,296 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Rental properties account for 68.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Baynton scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Baynton is served by Baynton West Primary School.
Baynton is part of the West Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Baynton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6714 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,496 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,390/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,665/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $315 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1682/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,296 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 361 (8.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -20.752044 |
| Longitude | 116.800472 |
| Distance from Perth | 1249 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | West Pilbara |
| Local Government | Karratha |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,378 (30.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 462 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,675 (37.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 900 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 69 (1.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 271 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 107 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 73 (1.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 47 (1.0%) |
| Cancer | 31 (0.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 19 (0.4%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 22 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 280 (22.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 615 (48.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 349 (27.6%) |
Schools in Baynton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Baynton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Baynton
Same Postcode (6714)
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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.