Caraban 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 Caraban Compares
Caraban vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Caraban | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,124 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 57 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Caraban is a locality 72 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6041. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Gingin.
According to the 2021 Census, Caraban has a population of 25 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $2,124, above the WA average.
Housing in Caraban includes a median weekly rent of $200, 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Caraban scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Caraban is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Caraban Details
| Postcode | 6041 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 25 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,124/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 44.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.3624436 |
| Longitude | 115.5454302 |
| Distance from Perth | 72 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Gingin |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 12 (48.0%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (28.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (32.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (20.0%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Caraban
Same Postcode (6041)
More Caraban 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.