Oombulgurri 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 Oombulgurri Compares
Oombulgurri vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Oombulgurri | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,833 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 32 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -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.
Oombulgurri is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6740. It lies roughly 2225 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Wyndham-East Kimberley.
According to the 2021 Census, Oombulgurri has a population of 27 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,833, above the WA average. The Indigenous population is 6 (22.2% of residents).
Housing in Oombulgurri includes a 4 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Oombulgurri scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Oombulgurri is part of the Kimberley statistical area in Western Australia.
Oombulgurri Details
| Postcode | 6740 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 27 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,833/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 12031.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4 |
| Australian Citizens | 51.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (22.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -15.1800065 |
| Longitude | 127.8447944 |
| Distance from Perth | 2225 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | Kimberley |
| Local Government | Wyndham-East Kimberley |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (40.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (14.8%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Oombulgurri
Same Postcode (6740)
More Oombulgurri 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.