Gibson 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 Gibson Compares
Gibson vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Gibson | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,149 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈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.
Gibson is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6448. It lies roughly 589 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Esperance.
According to the 2021 Census, Gibson has a population of 406 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,542, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 19 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Gibson includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,149, with 119 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gibson scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Gibson is served by Wongutha Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School.
Gibson is part of the Esperance statistical area in Western Australia.
Gibson Details
| Postcode | 6448 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 406 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $702/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,149 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 734.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 119 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.5881933 |
| Longitude | 121.856261 |
| Distance from Perth | 589 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Esperance |
| Local Government | Esperance |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 93 (22.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 46 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 90 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 113 (27.8%) |
| 65+ years | 67 (16.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 32 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 6 (1.5%) |
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 | 23 (20.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 49 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (35.7%) |
Schools in Gibson
Suburbs Near Gibson
More Gibson 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.