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North West Cape 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 North West Cape Compares
North West Cape vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North West Cape | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $365 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
North West Cape is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6707. It lies roughly 1132 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Exmouth.
According to the 2021 Census, North West Cape has a population of 177 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,542, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 4 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in North West Cape includes a median weekly rent of $365, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 65 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North West Cape scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
North West Cape is part of the Gascoyne statistical area in Western Australia.
North West Cape Details
| Postcode | 6707 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 177 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $875/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $365 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 284.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 65 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -21.8876412 |
| Longitude | 114.1294021 |
| Distance from Perth | 1132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Gascoyne |
| Local Government | Exmouth |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 34 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 55 (31.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 55 (31.1%) |
| 65+ years | 18 (10.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (6.2%) |
| Asthma | 8 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.7%) |
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 | 25 (43.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (25.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (31.0%) |
Suburbs Near North West Cape
Same Postcode (6707)
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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.