Western Australia · Postcode 6392
Darkan postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 174 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Darkan 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.
Detailed comparison table
Darkan vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Darkan | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,321 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $151 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $980 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% -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.
Darkan is a locality 174 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6392. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is West Arthur.
According to the 2021 Census, Darkan has a population of 371 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,321, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 15 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Darkan includes a median weekly rent of $151, median monthly mortgage repayment of $980, with 144 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Darkan scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Darkan is served by Darkan Primary School.
Darkan is part of the Wheat Belt - South statistical area in Western Australia.
Darkan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6392 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 371 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,321/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $953/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $151 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $980 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 668.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 144 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.3345033 |
| Longitude | 116.7331481 |
| Distance from Perth | 174 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | West Arthur |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
| State Electorate | Roe (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 67 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 32 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 75 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 114 (30.7%) |
| 65+ years | 86 (23.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 44 (11.9%) |
| Diabetes | 23 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (5.9%) |
| Asthma | 21 (5.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 5 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 41 (27.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 58 (38.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 47 (31.5%) |
Schools in Darkan
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Darkan. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Darkan
Same Postcode (6392)
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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.