Western Australia · Postcode 6386
Shackleton postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 190 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Shackleton 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
Shackleton vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Shackleton | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $138 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $652 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Shackleton is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6386. It lies roughly 190 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Bruce Rock.
According to the 2021 Census, Shackleton has a population of 114 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the WA average. The Indigenous population is 8 (7.0% of residents).
Housing in Shackleton includes a median weekly rent of $138, median monthly mortgage repayment of $652, with 25 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shackleton scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Shackleton is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Shackleton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6386 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 114 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,140/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $138 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $652 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 534.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 25 |
| Australian Citizens | 55.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (7.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0018432 |
| Longitude | 117.8780275 |
| Distance from Perth | 190 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Bruce Rock |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (15.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 24 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 35 (30.7%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (10.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 16 (14.0%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (5.3%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.6%) |
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 | 3 (12.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 14 (56.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (32.0%) |
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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.