Lancelin 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 Lancelin Compares
Lancelin vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lancelin | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,071 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $253 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -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.
Lancelin is a locality 112 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6044. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Gingin.
According to the 2021 Census, Lancelin has a population of 786 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,071, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 16 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Lancelin includes a median weekly rent of $253, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 311 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lancelin scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Lancelin is served by Lancelin Primary School.
Lancelin is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Lancelin Details
| Postcode | 6044 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 786 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,071/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $733/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $253 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 43.8 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 311 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -31.0454098 |
| Longitude | 115.3532775 |
| Distance from Perth | 112 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Gingin |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 80 (10.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 56 (7.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 185 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 225 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 235 (29.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 88 (11.2%) |
| Asthma | 45 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 44 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 30 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 27 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 11 (3.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 116 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 106 (35.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 68 (22.6%) |
Schools in Lancelin
Suburbs Near Lancelin
Same Postcode (6044)
More Lancelin 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.