Western Australia · Postcode 6472
Beacon postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 254 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Beacon 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
Beacon vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Beacon | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,468 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $155 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $650 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.4% +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.
Beacon is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6472. It lies roughly 254 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Mount Marshall.
According to the 2021 Census, Beacon has a population of 123 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,468, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, higher than the WA average.
Housing in Beacon includes a median weekly rent of $155, median monthly mortgage repayment of $650, with 47 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Beacon scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Beacon is served by Beacon Primary School.
Beacon is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Beacon details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6472 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 123 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,468/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $911/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $155 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 702.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 47 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -30.4520453 |
| Longitude | 117.8714482 |
| Distance from Perth | 254 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Mount Marshall |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (11.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (2.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 31 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 48 (39.0%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (17.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 15 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 13 (10.6%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 7 (5.7%) |
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 | 9 (22.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (52.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (25.0%) |
Schools in Beacon
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Beacon. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Beacon
Same Postcode (6472)
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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.