Western Australia · Postcode 6337
Jerramungup postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 361 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Jerramungup 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
Jerramungup vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jerramungup | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,640 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $170 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,002 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Jerramungup is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6337. It lies roughly 361 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Jerramungup.
According to the 2021 Census, Jerramungup has a population of 353 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,640, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 23 (6.5% of residents).
Housing in Jerramungup includes a median weekly rent of $170, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,002, with 124 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jerramungup scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Jerramungup is served by Jerramungup District High School.
Jerramungup is part of the Esperance statistical area in Western Australia.
Jerramungup details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6337 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 353 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,640/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $966/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $170 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,002 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1072.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 124 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (6.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.9420941 |
| Longitude | 118.9184313 |
| Distance from Perth | 361 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Esperance |
| Local Government | Jerramungup |
| 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 | 86 (24.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 89 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 101 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 37 (10.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 30 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 24 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 39 (33.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 42 (36.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (26.1%) |
Schools in Jerramungup
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Jerramungup. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Jerramungup
Same Postcode (6337)
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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.