Derby-West Kimberley
Drysdale River
Drysdale River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Drysdale River.
Drysdale River (6740) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Drysdale River has roughly 38 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Drysdale River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Drysdale River's population at 38, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
38
Median age
39
Family households
50%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$123/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked
About Drysdale River.
- What is the Drysdale River postcode?
- Drysdale River is in the 6740 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Drysdale River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $123, for units it's $600.
- How walkable is Drysdale River?
- Drysdale River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Drysdale River?
- Drysdale River is close to Kalumburu.
- What is the population of Drysdale River?
- Drysdale River has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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