West River 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 West River Compares
West River vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | West River | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈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.
West River is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6346. It lies roughly 393 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Ravensthorpe.
According to the 2021 Census, West River has a population of 71 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the WA average.
Housing in West River includes a 27 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West River scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
West River is part of the Esperance statistical area in Western Australia.
West River Details
| Postcode | 6346 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 71 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,275/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1132.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 27 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.4891953 |
| Longitude | 119.6427322 |
| Distance from Perth | 393 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Esperance |
| Local Government | Ravensthorpe |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 8 (11.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (23.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (5.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3 (4.2%) |
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 | 6 (21.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (14.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (64.3%) |
Suburbs Near West River
Same Postcode (6346)
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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.