Calingiri Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Calingiri Compares
Calingiri vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Calingiri | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,458 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $185 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $521 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% +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.
Calingiri is a locality 111 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6569. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Victoria Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Calingiri has a population of 198 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,458, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 14 (7.1% of residents).
Housing in Calingiri includes a median weekly rent of $185, median monthly mortgage repayment of $521, with 75 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Calingiri scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Calingiri is served by Calingiri Primary School.
Calingiri is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Calingiri Details
| Postcode | 6569 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 198 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $909/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $185 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $521 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 197.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 75 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (7.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.0893373 |
| Longitude | 116.4481424 |
| Distance from Perth | 111 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Victoria Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 49 (24.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 47 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 50 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 37 (18.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 22 (11.1%) |
| Arthritis | 17 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (3.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 17 (22.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (42.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (30.7%) |
Schools in Calingiri
Suburbs Near Calingiri
Same Postcode (6569)
More Calingiri Data
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.