Lake Darlot 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 Lake Darlot Compares
Lake Darlot vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lake Darlot | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $225 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 34 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| Unemployment | 14.6% +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.
Lake Darlot is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6438. It lies roughly 689 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Leonora.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Darlot has a population of 178 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $225, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, higher than the WA average.
Housing in Lake Darlot includes a median weekly rent of $350. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average.
Lake Darlot is part of the Goldfields statistical area in Western Australia.
Lake Darlot Details
| Postcode | 6438 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 178 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $225/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $2,031/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Average Household Size | 1.5 persons |
| Area | 9258.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 20.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.6% |
| Latitude | -27.930348 |
| Longitude | 121.2992033 |
| Distance from Perth | 689 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Goldfields |
| Local Government | Leonora |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (2.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 107 (60.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 45 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (2.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 4 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Lake Darlot
Same Postcode (6438)
More Lake Darlot 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.