Fortescue Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Fortescue Compares
Fortescue vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Fortescue | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $899 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -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.
Fortescue is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6716. It lies roughly 1143 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Ashburton.
According to the 2021 Census, Fortescue has a population of 190 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $899, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 19 (10.0% of residents).
Housing in Fortescue includes a median weekly rent of $50, 11 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fortescue scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Fortescue is part of the West Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Fortescue Details
| Postcode | 6716 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 190 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $899/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $2,039/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 9346.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (10.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -21.675644 |
| Longitude | 115.8627109 |
| Distance from Perth | 1143 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | West Pilbara |
| Local Government | Ashburton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 26 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 87 (45.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 70 (36.8%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (6.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.2%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (23.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Fortescue
Same Postcode (6716)
More Fortescue Data
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.