Capricorn 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 Capricorn Compares
Capricorn vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Capricorn | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $900 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 31 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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.
Capricorn is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6642. It lies roughly 972 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Meekatharra.
According to the 2021 Census, Capricorn has a population of 79 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $900, below the WA average.
Housing in Capricorn includes a median weekly rent of $420. These housing costs sit above the WA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Capricorn scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Capricorn is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Capricorn Details
| Postcode | 6642 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 79 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,481/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Average Household Size | 1 persons |
| Area | 16738.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 32.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -23.91414 |
| Longitude | 119.7629597 |
| Distance from Perth | 972 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Meekatharra |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 49 (62.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (3.8%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 3 (3.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Capricorn
Same Postcode (6642)
More Capricorn 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.