Varley Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Varley Compares
Varley vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Varley | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $151 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $271 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 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.
Varley is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6355. It lies roughly 358 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Lake Grace.
According to the 2021 Census, Varley has a population of 44 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the WA average.
Housing in Varley includes a median weekly rent of $151, median monthly mortgage repayment of $271, with 17 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Varley scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Varley is part of the Wheat Belt - South statistical area in Western Australia.
Varley Details
| Postcode | 6355 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 44 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $919/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $151 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $271 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 711.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17 |
| Australian Citizens | 75.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -32.8231588 |
| Longitude | 119.5359901 |
| Distance from Perth | 358 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - South |
| Local Government | Lake Grace |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 8 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (15.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 18 (40.9%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3 (6.8%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Varley
Same Postcode (6355)
More Varley Data
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.