Magenta 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 Magenta Compares
Magenta vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Magenta | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,916 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 30 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Magenta is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6355. It lies roughly 379 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Lake Grace.
According to the 2021 Census, Magenta has a population of 22 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,916, close to the WA average.
Housing in Magenta includes a 9 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Magenta scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Magenta is part of the Wheat Belt - South statistical area in Western Australia.
Magenta Details
| Postcode | 6355 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 22 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,916/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 822.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3576739 |
| Longitude | 119.5535794 |
| Distance from Perth | 379 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | Lake Grace |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (13.6%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (22.7%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Magenta
Same Postcode (6355)
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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.