Greenough 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 Greenough Compares
Greenough vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Greenough | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,892 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,717 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -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.
Greenough is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6532. It lies roughly 355 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Greater Geraldton.
According to the 2021 Census, Greenough has a population of 344 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,892, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 12 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in Greenough includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,717, with 114 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Greenough scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Greenough is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Greenough Details
| Postcode | 6532 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 344 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,892/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $794/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,717 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 67.5 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 114 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.9201322 |
| Longitude | 114.7039731 |
| Distance from Perth | 355 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Greater Geraldton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 28 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 76 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 122 (35.5%) |
| 65+ years | 54 (15.7%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 34 (9.9%) |
| Asthma | 26 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 8 (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 | 23 (20.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 44 (38.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 47 (41.2%) |
Suburbs Near Greenough
Same Postcode (6532)
More Greenough 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.