Cataby 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 Cataby Compares
Cataby vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cataby | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,999 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $208 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 34 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈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.
Cataby is a locality 139 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6507. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Dandaragan.
According to the 2021 Census, Cataby has a population of 103 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,999, close to the WA average.
Housing in Cataby includes a median weekly rent of $208, 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cataby scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Cataby is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Cataby Details
| Postcode | 6507 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 103 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,999/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $208 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 178.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 27.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -30.7350902 |
| Longitude | 115.5386556 |
| Distance from Perth | 139 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Dandaragan |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (10.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 54 (52.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 29 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 7 (6.8%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (4.9%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Cataby
Same Postcode (6507)
More Cataby 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.