Southern Cross Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Southern Cross is a locality approximately 338 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Southern Cross is 6426, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Southern Cross has a population of 572 (303 males, 266 females). The median age is 50 years.
The median weekly household income in Southern Cross is $1,244, with a median personal income of $706 per week.
The median weekly rent is $150 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $769.
In terms of birthplace, 86% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (36), Philippines (13), and India (10).
82.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Southern Cross shows 278 people employed (185 full-time, 76 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (24), clerical & admin (22), and managers (21).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Southern Cross has an IRSAD score of 903 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Southern Cross covers an area of 555.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Southern Cross sits within the Wheat Belt - North area, part of the broader Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. It falls under the Yilgarn local government area.
The federal electorate for Southern Cross is Durack (Rural).
Southern Cross Details
| Postcode | 6426 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 572 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,244/week |
| Median Personal Income | $706/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $769 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 persons |
| Area | 555.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 257 |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 81.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -31.2332 |
| Longitude | 119.3298 |
| Distance from Perth | 338 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Yilgarn |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 90 (15.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 35 (6.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 135 (23.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 198 (34.6%) |
| 65+ years | 128 (22.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 57 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 30 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (3.9%) |
| Asthma | 17 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 14 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 16 (6.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 93 (37.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 92 (37.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 47 (19.0%) |