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Western Australia · Postcode 6396
Frankland River postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 280 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Frankland River 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
Frankland River vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Frankland River | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,573 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $155 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,285 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% -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.
Frankland River is a locality 280 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6396. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Cranbrook.
According to the 2021 Census, Frankland River has a population of 353 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,573, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, lower than the WA average.
Housing in Frankland River includes a median weekly rent of $155, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,285, with 144 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Frankland River scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Frankland River is served by Frankland River Primary School.
Frankland River is part of the Albany statistical area in Western Australia.
Frankland River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6396 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 353 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,573/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,020/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $155 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,285 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1391.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 144 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.3029 |
| Longitude | 116.938 |
| Distance from Perth | 280 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Albany |
| Local Government | Cranbrook |
| 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 | 53 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 20 (5.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 84 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 128 (36.3%) |
| 65+ years | 57 (16.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 29 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 24 (6.8%) |
| Cancer | 17 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 37 (25.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 45 (31.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 59 (41.0%) |
Schools in Frankland River
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Frankland River. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Frankland River
Same Postcode (6396)
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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.