Western Australia · Postcode 6530
Strathalbyn postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 374 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Strathalbyn 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 Strathalbyn ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Strathalbyn vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Strathalbyn | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,261 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $318 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -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.
Strathalbyn is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6530. It lies roughly 374 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Greater Geraldton.
According to the 2021 Census, Strathalbyn has a population of 1,165 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,261, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 60 (5.2% of residents).
Housing in Strathalbyn includes a median weekly rent of $318, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 387 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Strathalbyn scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Strathalbyn is served by Geraldton Christian College.
Strathalbyn is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Strathalbyn details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6530 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,165 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,261/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $887/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $318 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 691/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 387 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 60 (5.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -28.7521303 |
| Longitude | 114.6412431 |
| Distance from Perth | 374 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Greater Geraldton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 207 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 170 (14.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 223 (19.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 411 (35.3%) |
| 65+ years | 151 (13.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 83 (7.1%) |
| Asthma | 79 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 53 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 41 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 36 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 61 (15.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 178 (45.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 150 (38.3%) |
Schools in Strathalbyn
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Strathalbyn. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Strathalbyn
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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.