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Talisker

WA 6701 • Western Australia

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2876.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteRuralOutbackPastoral
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About Talisker

Talisker is a vast, uninhabited pastoral locality in Western Australia's Gascoyne-Murchison region, covering an extraordinary 2,876 km² of arid outback landscape. Located roughly 120–150 km inland from the coastal town of Carnarvon, Talisker falls within the North West Central electorate and is part of the postcode 6701 zone. The 2021 census recorded zero usual residents, reflecting its character as remote station and pastoral land. The terrain consists of spinifex plains, breakaways, and low scrub typical of WA's mid-western interior.

Talisker is not a town or community — it is a gazetted locality encompassing one or more large pastoral stations engaged in cattle and sheep grazing. Like many remote WA localities, life here revolves around the rhythms of the land, station work, and self-sufficiency. Carnarvon, known for its tropical fruit production and fishing, serves as the nearest regional service town and supply hub. The area falls within the Gascoyne region, which offers fishing, gorge landscapes at Kennedy Range National Park, and the spectacular Carnarvon space heritage. This locality appeals only to those with station interests or a taste for genuine outback remoteness.

Talisker 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
2876.17 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

Distance
900 km
By Train
No rail service in the region
By Bus
No scheduled bus service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 9–10 hr via North West Coastal Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 9 hr

🛣️ Carnarvon (~130 km west via station tracks and sealed road) is the nearest town with fuel, supplies, and an airport. Rex Airlines operates flights from Carnarvon to Perth (~1 hr 40 min).

Walkability Car Dependent

Talisker is an uninhabited pastoral locality with no services of any kind. Access is by private vehicle or light aircraft only.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talisker known for? +

Talisker is a remote pastoral locality in the Gascoyne region of WA, known for cattle and sheep grazing on extensive outback station country near Carnarvon.

How far is Talisker from Carnarvon? +

Talisker is in the Gascoyne region, approximately 50-200 kilometres from Carnarvon depending on the exact location, accessible via remote station tracks.

Does Talisker have public transport? +

Talisker has no public transport. Access requires a vehicle suitable for outback tracks. Carnarvon provides the nearest services.

What is the population of Talisker? +

The 2021 Census records Talisker as having essentially no permanent residential population, reflecting its character as a remote pastoral area.

Is Talisker a good place to live? +

Talisker suits those working in the pastoral industry in WA's remote Gascoyne region. The outback landscape is spectacular but extremely remote.

What is the postcode for Talisker? +

The postcode for Talisker is 6701.