Marble Bar 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 Marble Bar Compares
Marble Bar vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Marble Bar | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,035 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% +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.
Marble Bar is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6760. It lies roughly 1279 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by East Pilbara.
According to the 2021 Census, Marble Bar has a population of 927 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,035, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 254 (27.4% of residents).
Housing in Marble Bar includes a median weekly rent of $100, 121 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 72.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Marble Bar scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Marble Bar is served by Marble Bar Primary School.
Marble Bar is part of the East Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Marble Bar Details
| Postcode | 6760 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 927 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,035/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,433/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 35025.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 121 |
| Australian Citizens | 60.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 254 (27.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -21.0487557 |
| Longitude | 119.9740534 |
| Distance from Perth | 1279 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | East Pilbara |
| Local Government | East Pilbara |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 71 (7.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 96 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 413 (44.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 298 (32.1%) |
| 65+ years | 47 (5.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 48 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 37 (4.0%) |
| Arthritis | 31 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 10 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 30 (26.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 51 (44.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (14.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (14.0%) |
Schools in Marble Bar
Suburbs Near Marble Bar
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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.