Western Australia · Postcode 6725
Roebuck postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1697 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Roebuck 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
Roebuck vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Roebuck | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,656 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Roebuck is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6725. It lies roughly 1697 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Broome.
According to the 2021 Census, Roebuck has a population of 606 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,656, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 123 (20.3% of residents).
Housing in Roebuck includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 167 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Roebuck scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Roebuck is part of the Kimberley statistical area in Western Australia.
Roebuck details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6725 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 606 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,656/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $943/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 5427.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 167 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 123 (20.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -17.8711046 |
| Longitude | 122.371121 |
| Distance from Perth | 1697 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | Kimberley |
| Local Government | Broome |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 133 (21.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 53 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 172 (28.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 174 (28.7%) |
| 65+ years | 83 (13.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 40 (6.6%) |
| Asthma | 33 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 15 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 44 (28.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 55 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 52 (33.5%) |
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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.