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Western Australia · Postcode 6528
South Greenough postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 343 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
South Greenough 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
South Greenough vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Greenough | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,312 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,900 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -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 Greenough is a locality 343 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6528. It falls within the Western Australia - Outback (South) region. The local government area is Greater Geraldton.
According to the 2021 Census, South Greenough has a population of 116 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,312, below the WA average.
Housing in South Greenough includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,900, with 48 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Greenough scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
South Greenough is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
South Greenough details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6528 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 116 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,312/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $624/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,900 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 64.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 48 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -29.0056971 |
| Longitude | 114.7984768 |
| Distance from Perth | 343 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Greater Geraldton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Geraldton (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 22 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (18.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 37 (31.9%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (27.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (12.9%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (9.5%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.8%) |
| Cancer | 8 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 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 | 14 (29.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (34.0%) |
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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.