Western Australia · Postcode 6244
Chowerup postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 250 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Chowerup 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 Chowerup ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Chowerup vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Chowerup | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,125 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,000 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 29.4% +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.
Chowerup is a locality 250 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6244. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Boyup Brook.
According to the 2021 Census, Chowerup has a population of 32 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,125, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 29.4%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (12.5% of residents).
Housing in Chowerup includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000, with 11 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above 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, Chowerup scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Chowerup is part of the Wheat Belt - South statistical area in Western Australia.
Chowerup details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6244 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 32 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,031/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 346.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (12.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 29.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.083213 |
| Longitude | 116.6974504 |
| Distance from Perth | 250 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | Boyup Brook |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
| State Electorate | Warren-Blackwood (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (28.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (28.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (9.4%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (25.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (9.4%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (50.0%) |
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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.