Western Australia · Postcode 6328
Palmdale postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 371 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Palmdale at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Palmdale vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Palmdale | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,374 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $275 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 37 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈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.
Palmdale is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6328. It lies roughly 371 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Albany.
According to the 2021 Census, Palmdale has a population of 18 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,374, below the WA average.
Housing in Palmdale includes a median weekly rent of $275, 7 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Palmdale scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Palmdale is part of the Albany statistical area in Western Australia.
Palmdale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6328 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 18 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $275 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 158.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7 |
| Australian Citizens | 116.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.6879321 |
| Longitude | 118.153172 |
| Distance from Perth | 371 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Albany |
| Local Government | Albany |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
| State Electorate | Warren-Blackwood (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (27.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (27.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (16.7%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (22.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Cancer | 8 (44.4%) |
| Asthma | 4 (22.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.