Western Australia · Postcode 6568
Bolgart postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 97 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Bolgart 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
Bolgart vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bolgart | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,458 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $130 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $540 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈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.
Bolgart is a locality 97 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6568. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Victoria Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Bolgart has a population of 128 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $1,458, below the WA average. The Indigenous population is 5 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Bolgart includes a median weekly rent of $130, median monthly mortgage repayment of $540, with 49 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bolgart scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bolgart is served by Bolgart Primary School.
Bolgart is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Bolgart details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6568 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 128 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $670/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $130 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $540 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 261.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 49 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.2742697 |
| Longitude | 116.5087254 |
| Distance from Perth | 97 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Victoria Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (9.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (6.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (13.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 52 (40.6%) |
| 65+ years | 44 (34.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 18 (14.1%) |
| Asthma | 11 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 5 (3.9%) |
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 | 13 (27.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (29.2%) |
Schools in Bolgart
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bolgart. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bolgart
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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.