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Zuytdorp

WA 6536 • Western Australia

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Population (2021)
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Median Personal Income
1706.21 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Zuytdorp

Zuytdorp is a vast, uninhabited coastal locality in the Mid West region of Western Australia, covering over 1,700 square kilometres of remote coastal cliff-tops along the Indian Ocean. The locality takes its name from the Dutch VOC trading vessel Zuytdorp, which was wrecked on the sheer limestone cliffs here in 1712 — one of Australia's most famous and isolated historic shipwrecks. With no permanent population, Zuytdorp is a statistical locality that encompasses part of the rugged Zuytdorp Cliffs, recognised as some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Australia.

Access to the Zuytdorp area is extremely limited, with no sealed roads reaching the cliffs, making the locality accessible only to experienced four-wheel-drive travellers. The nearest service centre is Kalbarri, approximately 60 kilometres to the south, which offers accommodation, fuel, food and tourist facilities. The locality is prized by adventurers, historians and naturalists for its untouched wildflower-covered hinterland, breeding colonies of seabirds, and the haunting legacy of the Zuytdorp shipwreck site.

Zuytdorp falls under postcode 6536 and is governed by the Northampton 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
6536
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northampton
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
North West Central (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-27.54°, 114.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1706.21 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6536

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6536, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,773
Median 2023–24
$48,434
▲ 28.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,633

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6536; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
560 km
By Car (Peak)
Approx 6 hrs via North West Coastal Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 6 hrs via North West Coastal Hwy

🛣️ No public transport. Kalbarri (~60 km south) is the nearest town with services.

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote coastal locality with no roads, infrastructure or pedestrian pathways.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zuytdorp in Western Australia? +

Zuytdorp is a remote, uninhabited coastal locality in the Mid West region of Western Australia, named after the Dutch VOC ship that wrecked on the cliffs there in 1712. It is known for the spectacular Zuytdorp Cliffs along the Indian Ocean.

How do you get to Zuytdorp? +

Access to Zuytdorp requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle via unsealed tracks. The nearest town is Kalbarri, about 60 km to the south, which is served by the North West Coastal Highway.

Is Zuytdorp part of Kalbarri National Park? +

Parts of the Zuytdorp locality border Kalbarri National Park and the Zuytdorp Nature Reserve. The area is protected for its ecological and historical significance.

What LGA is Zuytdorp in? +

Zuytdorp falls within the Shire of Northampton in Western Australia's Mid West region.