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Western Australia · Postcode 6701
East Carnarvon postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 816 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
East Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Carnarvon | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,763 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $262 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,545 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% +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 Carnarvon is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6701. It lies roughly 816 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Carnarvon.
According to the 2021 Census, East Carnarvon has a population of 798 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,763, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 143 (17.9% of residents).
Housing in East Carnarvon includes a median weekly rent of $262, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,545, with 273 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Carnarvon scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
East Carnarvon is served by Carnarvon Community College.
East Carnarvon is part of the Gascoyne statistical area in Western Australia.
East Carnarvon details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6701 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 798 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,763/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $822/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $262 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,545 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population Density | 193/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 273 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 143 (17.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -24.864384 |
| Longitude | 113.6777575 |
| Distance from Perth | 816 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Gascoyne |
| Local Government | Carnarvon |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 186 (23.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 76 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 196 (24.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 202 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 132 (16.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 51 (6.4%) |
| Asthma | 45 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 39 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 15 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 75 (27.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 120 (44.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 62 (22.8%) |
Schools in East Carnarvon
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in East Carnarvon. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near East Carnarvon
Same Postcode (6701)
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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.