Meekatharra 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 Meekatharra Compares
Meekatharra vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Meekatharra | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,273 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $110 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $650 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% +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.
Meekatharra is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6642. It lies roughly 648 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Meekatharra.
According to the 2021 Census, Meekatharra has a population of 849 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,273, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 387 (45.6% of residents).
Housing in Meekatharra includes a median weekly rent of $110, median monthly mortgage repayment of $650, with 230 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 59.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Meekatharra scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Meekatharra is served by Meekatharra District High School.
Meekatharra is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Meekatharra Details
| Postcode | 6642 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 849 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,273/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $824/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $110 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 26582.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 230 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 387 (45.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -26.5952143 |
| Longitude | 118.4975385 |
| Distance from Perth | 648 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Meekatharra |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 149 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 122 (14.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 280 (33.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 221 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 82 (9.7%) |
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 | 55 (6.5%) |
| Asthma | 44 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 43 (5.1%) |
| Arthritis | 37 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 9 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 38 (17.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 79 (37.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 64 (30.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 31 (14.6%) |
Schools in Meekatharra
Suburbs Near Meekatharra
Same Postcode (6642)
More Meekatharra 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.