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Western Australia · Postcode 6237
Elgin postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 178 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Elgin 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
Elgin vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Elgin | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.8% +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.
Elgin is a locality 178 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6237. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Capel.
According to the 2021 Census, Elgin has a population of 133 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, higher than the WA average.
Housing in Elgin includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 52 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Elgin scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Elgin is part of the Bunbury statistical area in Western Australia.
Elgin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6237 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 133 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $700/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 60.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.5356986 |
| Longitude | 115.6320887 |
| Distance from Perth | 178 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Capel |
| 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 | 27 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (12.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (15.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (33.1%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (9.8%) |
| Cancer | 8 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.3%) |
| Asthma | 3 (2.3%) |
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 | 13 (30.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (39.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (30.2%) |
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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.