Telfer Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Telfer is a locality approximately 1441 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Telfer is 6762, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Telfer has a population of 657 (487 males, 166 females). The median age is 34 years.
The median weekly household income in Telfer is $1,083, with a median personal income of $1,833 per week.
The median weekly rent in Telfer is $50.
In terms of birthplace, 85% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (32), Other countries (14), and Philippines (9).
40.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 37.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Telfer shows 319 people employed (223 full-time, 37 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (75), professionals (36), and machinery operators (32).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Telfer has an IRSAD score of 791 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Telfer covers an area of 178407.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Telfer sits within the Pilbara area, part of the broader Western Australia - Outback region. It falls under the East Pilbara local government area.
The federal electorate for Telfer is Durack (Rural).
Telfer Details
| Postcode | 6762 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 657 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,083/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,833/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $50 |
| Average Household Size | 4.2 persons |
| Area | 178407.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 68.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 221 (33.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -21.0976 |
| Longitude | 123.7965 |
| Distance from Perth | 1441 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Pilbara |
| Local Government | East Pilbara |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 61 (9.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 100 (15.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 326 (49.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 147 (22.4%) |
| 65+ years | 17 (2.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 17 (2.6%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (2.0%) |
| Mental Health | 12 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (1.5%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (0.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 24 (47.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 21 (41.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (11.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |