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Mardie

WA 6714 • Western Australia

609
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3772.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMining TownRetirees
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About Mardie

Mardie is a remote pastoral locality in Western Australia's Pilbara region, situated approximately 90 kilometres south of Onslow and covering a vast area of around 3,772 square kilometres. The locality is centred on Mardie Station, a large cattle and sheep property that has operated in the harsh coastal Pilbara environment for generations. With a recorded population of around 609 — predominantly male, reflecting the station and resource industry workforce — Mardie is one of Australia's most sparsely inhabited localities by area. The surrounding landscape features red pindan soils, spinifex grasslands, and extensive tidal mudflats along the Onslow coast.

Life in Mardie revolves around the rhythms of pastoral work, with station hands, managers, and support workers making up the bulk of the resident population. The skewed gender ratio (roughly 5:1 male to female) is characteristic of remote station and fly-in-fly-out resource communities in the broader Onslow/Ashburton region. Nearby Onslow has experienced major economic growth driven by the Pluto LNG project and Onslow Energy Hub, and Mardie is in proximity to proposed port and industrial developments. Recreational activities lean heavily on the outdoors — fishing, four-wheel driving, and camping in the surrounding coastal wilderness.

Mardie falls under postcode 6714 and is governed by the Karratha Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6714
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Karratha
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-21.15°, 116.35°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3772.09 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6714

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6714, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$78,838
Median 2023–24
$97,802
▲ 24.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$113,465

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6714; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
1370 km
By Train
No rail service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 13-14 hours drive via North West Coastal Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 13-14 hours drive

🛣️ Onslow Airport (~90 km north) has regular flights to Perth (approx. 2 hours). Most workers access the area by light aircraft or long-haul road.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote pastoral locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; 4WD vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
609
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mardie located in Western Australia? +

Mardie is a remote locality in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 90 km south of Onslow and about 1,370 km north of Perth.

What is Mardie Station? +

Mardie Station is a large pastoral property covering much of the Mardie locality, historically used for cattle and sheep grazing in the coastal Pilbara environment.

How do people get to Mardie? +

Mardie is most easily accessed via Onslow Airport, which has regular flights to Perth. By road, Onslow is approximately 13-14 hours from Perth via the North West Coastal Highway.

What is the population of Mardie? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 609 in Mardie, predominantly male, reflecting the pastoral and resources industry workforce.