Merkanooka 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 Merkanooka Compares
Merkanooka vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Merkanooka | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 39 | 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.
Merkanooka is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6625. It lies roughly 303 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Morawa.
According to the 2021 Census, Merkanooka has a population of 57 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the WA average.
Housing in Merkanooka includes a median weekly rent of $250, 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merkanooka scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Merkanooka is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Merkanooka Details
| Postcode | 6625 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 57 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,042/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 610.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -29.2237 |
| Longitude | 115.805 |
| Distance from Perth | 303 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Morawa |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (12.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (12.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 17 (29.8%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (12.3%) |
Housing Tenure
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)
| Cancer | 5 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 4 (7.0%) |
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 | 7 (36.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (63.2%) |
Suburbs Near Merkanooka
More Merkanooka 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.