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Western Australia · Postcode 6239
Charley Creek postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 181 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Charley Creek 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.
Where Charley Creek ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Charley Creek vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Charley Creek | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,687 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $230 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Charley Creek is a locality 181 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6239. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Donnybrook-Balingup.
According to the 2021 Census, Charley Creek has a population of 68 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,687, below the WA average.
Housing in Charley Creek includes a median weekly rent of $230, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 20 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 40.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Charley Creek scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Charley Creek is part of the Manjimup statistical area in Western Australia.
Charley Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6239 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 68 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,687/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $706/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 21.7 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.5760201 |
| Longitude | 115.9064721 |
| Distance from Perth | 181 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Manjimup |
| Local Government | Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Collie-Preston (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (7.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 15 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 19 (27.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (10.3%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 6 (8.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (7.4%) |
| Cancer | 4 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (4.4%) |
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 | 11 (37.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 12 (41.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (20.7%) |
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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.