Western Australia · Postcode 6714
Maitland postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1221 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Maitland 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
Maitland vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Maitland | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 49 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| 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.
Maitland is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6714. It lies roughly 1221 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Karratha.
According to the 2021 Census, Maitland has a population of 12 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the WA average. The Indigenous population is 3 (25.0% of residents).
Housing in Maitland includes a 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average.
Maitland is part of the West Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Maitland details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6714 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 12 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 2563.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (25.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -20.9942995 |
| Longitude | 116.6896664 |
| Distance from Perth | 1221 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | West Pilbara |
| Local Government | Karratha |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (33.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 8 (66.7%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (25.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (25.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (25.0%) |
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.