Onslow Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Onslow is a locality approximately 1146 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Onslow is 6710, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Onslow has a population of 829 (413 males, 413 females). The median age is 35 years.
The median weekly household income in Onslow is $2,596, with a median personal income of $1,386 per week.
The median weekly rent is $240 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,825.
In terms of birthplace, 90% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (28), Other countries (9), and Philippines (8).
67.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.1% speak another language.
The employment rate in Onslow shows 378 people employed (271 full-time, 67 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (53), professionals (51), and managers (41).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Onslow has an IRSAD score of 1009 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Onslow covers an area of 189.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4 persons per km².
Statistically, Onslow sits within the Pilbara area, part of the broader Western Australia - Outback region. It falls under the Ashburton local government area.
The federal electorate for Onslow is Durack (Rural).
The 6710 postcode is shared by Onslow along with Cane, Peedamulla, Talandji and Yannarie.
Onslow Details
| Postcode | 6710 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 829 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,596/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,386/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,825 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 189.1 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 253 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 72.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 121 (14.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -21.6627 |
| Longitude | 115.1070 |
| Distance from Perth | 1146 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Pilbara |
| Local Government | Ashburton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 205 (24.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 41 (4.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 314 (37.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 204 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 76 (9.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 36 (4.4%) |
| Asthma | 19 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 14 (1.7%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 14 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 78 (31.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 100 (40.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (22.3%) |