Western Australia · Postcode 6343
Pingrup postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 332 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Pingrup 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.
Where Pingrup ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Pingrup vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Pingrup | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,833 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $657 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -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.
Pingrup is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6343. It lies roughly 332 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Kent.
According to the 2021 Census, Pingrup has a population of 231 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,833, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the WA average.
Housing in Pingrup includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $657, with 80 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pingrup scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Pingrup is served by Pingrup Primary School.
Pingrup is part of the Albany statistical area in Western Australia.
Pingrup details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6343 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 231 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,833/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,114/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $657 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3660.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 80 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.5438705 |
| Longitude | 118.8596804 |
| Distance from Perth | 332 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Albany |
| Local Government | Kent |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
| State Electorate | Roe (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 55 (23.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (6.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (28.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 67 (29.0%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (9.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 16 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (6.1%) |
| Arthritis | 11 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 3 (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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (13.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (24.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (61.5%) |
Schools in Pingrup
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Pingrup. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Pingrup
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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.