Sandsprings 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 Sandsprings Compares
Sandsprings vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Sandsprings | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Sandsprings is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6532. It lies roughly 362 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Greater Geraldton.
According to the 2021 Census, Sandsprings has a population of 9 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the WA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sandsprings scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Sandsprings is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Sandsprings Details
| Postcode | 6532 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 9 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Average Household Size | 4 persons |
| Area | 36.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -28.7888122 |
| Longitude | 114.9516969 |
| Distance from Perth | 362 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Greater Geraldton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (33.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (33.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Sandsprings
Same Postcode (6532)
More Sandsprings 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.