Perenjori 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 Perenjori Compares
Perenjori vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Perenjori | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,768 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $170 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $790 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Perenjori is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6620. It lies roughly 282 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Perenjori.
According to the 2021 Census, Perenjori has a population of 259 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,768, close to the WA average. The Indigenous population is 12 (4.6% of residents).
Housing in Perenjori includes a median weekly rent of $170, median monthly mortgage repayment of $790, with 88 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Perenjori scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Perenjori is served by Perenjori Primary School.
Perenjori is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Perenjori Details
| Postcode | 6620 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 259 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,768/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $955/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $170 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $790 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 880.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 88 |
| Australian Citizens | 68.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (4.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -29.4435369 |
| Longitude | 116.2886743 |
| Distance from Perth | 282 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Perenjori |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 49 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 49 (18.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 91 (35.1%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (12.4%) |
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)
| Asthma | 23 (8.9%) |
| Arthritis | 17 (6.6%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 30 (37.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 28 (34.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (23.5%) |
Schools in Perenjori
Suburbs Near Perenjori
Same Postcode (6620)
More Perenjori 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.