Western Australia · Postcode 6620
Rothsay postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 319 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Rothsay 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
Rothsay vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rothsay | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 42 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| 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.
Rothsay is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6620. It lies roughly 319 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Perenjori.
According to the 2021 Census, Rothsay has a population of 197 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the WA average.
Rothsay is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Rothsay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6620 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 197 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $2,119/week |
| Average Household Size | 1 persons |
| Area | 3490.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 40.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -29.1796601 |
| Longitude | 116.7159396 |
| Distance from Perth | 319 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Perenjori |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 19 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 82 (41.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 83 (42.1%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (3.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 9 (4.6%) |
| Arthritis | 7 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 4 (2.0%) |
| Asthma | 3 (1.5%) |
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.