Western Australia · Postcode 6418
Bruce Rock postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 217 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Bruce Rock 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
Bruce Rock vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bruce Rock | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,236 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $160 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $737 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈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.
Bruce Rock is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6418. It lies roughly 217 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Bruce Rock.
According to the 2021 Census, Bruce Rock has a population of 742 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,236, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 34 (4.6% of residents).
Housing in Bruce Rock includes a median weekly rent of $160, median monthly mortgage repayment of $737, with 264 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bruce Rock scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Bruce Rock is served by Bruce Rock District High School.
Bruce Rock is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Bruce Rock details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6418 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 742 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,236/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $746/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $160 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $737 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1107.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 264 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (4.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -31.8509547 |
| Longitude | 118.1590786 |
| Distance from Perth | 217 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Bruce Rock |
| 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 | 142 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 58 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 150 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 172 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 223 (30.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 93 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 71 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 40 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 35 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 26 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 92 (33.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 105 (38.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 65 (24.0%) |
Schools in Bruce Rock
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bruce Rock. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.