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Western Australia · Postcode 6317
South Datatine postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 255 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
South Datatine 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 South Datatine ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
South Datatine vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Datatine | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 26 | 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.
South Datatine is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6317. It lies roughly 255 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Katanning.
According to the 2021 Census, South Datatine has a population of 20 with a median age of 26. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the WA average.
Housing in South Datatine includes a 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Datatine scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
South Datatine is part of the Wheat Belt - South statistical area in Western Australia.
South Datatine details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6317 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 20 |
| Median Age | 26 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 89.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.4976545 |
| Longitude | 117.8747282 |
| Distance from Perth | 255 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | Katanning |
| 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 | 7 (35.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (100.0%) |
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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.