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Brown Range

WA 6701 • Western Australia

125
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRuralAgricultural
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About Brown Range

Brown Range is a small remote locality in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, situated approximately 900 kilometres north of Perth near the regional town of Carnarvon. With a population of 125 across its 11.5 square kilometres, the locality is characteristic of the sparse, semi-arid pastoral country that defines Australia's North West. The surrounding landscape is marked by red earth, low scrub, and the vast station runs that form the backbone of the regional economy in postcode 6701.

Residents of Brown Range rely on Carnarvon — the Gascoyne's main regional centre — for essential services, shopping, healthcare, and schooling. The broader Carnarvon area is well known for its horticultural production, particularly bananas, tomatoes, and capsicums, which flourish in the region's warm subtropical climate along the Gascoyne River. Life in Brown Range is defined by the rhythms of remote Australia, with wide open landscapes, clear skies, and a close connection to the land; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

Brown Range falls under postcode 6701 and is governed by the Carnarvon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6701
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Carnarvon
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
North West Central (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-24.73°, 115.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.45 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6701

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6701 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,713
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,271

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6701; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
900 km
By Train
No direct train service; Carnarvon is not connected to the WA rail network
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 9-10 hours via North West Coastal Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 8.5-9.5 hours via North West Coastal Highway

🛣️ Carnarvon Airport (approx. 15km) offers regular flights to Perth (approx. 1.5 hours flying time).

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Brown Range is a remote rural locality with no walkable amenities; a car is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
125
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown Range known for? +

Brown Range is a small remote locality in Western Australia's Gascoyne region, known for its semi-arid outback landscape and proximity to Carnarvon, a town famous for its tropical fruit and vegetable production. The broader area is one of Australia's most productive horticultural regions despite its remote setting.

How far is Brown Range from Perth? +

Brown Range is approximately 900 kilometres north of Perth, making it around a 9 to 10 hour drive via the North West Coastal Highway. Carnarvon Airport, approximately 15 kilometres away, offers regular flights to Perth with a flying time of around 1.5 hours.

Does Brown Range have public transport? +

Brown Range has no public transport services. There is no rail connection to Carnarvon or the surrounding Gascoyne region; a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport for residents.

What is the population of Brown Range? +

Brown Range had a population of 125 at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 11.5 square kilometres. This reflects its character as a sparse remote locality in one of the least densely populated parts of Western Australia.

Is Brown Range a good place to live? +

Brown Range suits those who are drawn to remote outback living and the wide open landscapes of WA's North West. It is not suited to those who require urban amenities, but for people connected to pastoral or agricultural industries in the Gascoyne, it offers a genuinely remote rural lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Brown Range? +

Brown Range is in postcode 6701, which covers the Carnarvon area and much of the Gascoyne region in Western Australia.