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Western Australia · Postcode 6716
Hamersley Range postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1077 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Hamersley Range 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.
Where Hamersley Range ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of WA suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in WA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Hamersley Range vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hamersley Range | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Hamersley Range is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6716. It lies roughly 1077 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Ashburton.
According to the 2021 Census, Hamersley Range has a population of 197 with a median age of 37. The Indigenous population is 9 (4.6% of residents).
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hamersley Range scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Hamersley Range is part of the West Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Hamersley Range details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6716 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 197 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $2,167/week |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 7312.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 26.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (4.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -22.3156203 |
| Longitude | 117.000292 |
| Distance from Perth | 1077 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | West Pilbara |
| Local Government | Ashburton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 8 (4.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (16.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 83 (42.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 59 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (4.1%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 7 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.