Western Australia · Postcode 6535
East Bowes postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 413 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
East Bowes 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
East Bowes vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Bowes | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,792 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 42 | 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.
East Bowes is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6535. It lies roughly 413 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Northampton.
According to the 2021 Census, East Bowes has a population of 46 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,792, close to the WA average.
Housing in East Bowes includes a median weekly rent of $300, 16 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, East Bowes scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
East Bowes is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
East Bowes details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6535 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 46 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,792/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $825/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 165.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 16 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.3802545 |
| Longitude | 114.6700229 |
| Distance from Perth | 413 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Northampton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (34.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (23.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 9 (19.6%) |
| 65+ years | 10 (21.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (13.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (6.5%) |
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 | 9 (75.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (25.0%) |
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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.