East Pilbara
Telfer
Telfer at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
657
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Telfer.
Telfer (6762) sits in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Telfer has roughly 657 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Telfer 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 Telfer's population at 657, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
657
Median age
34
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$50/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
85%
At a deeper level
657
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Telfer.
Frequently asked
About Telfer.
- What is the Telfer postcode?
- Telfer is in the 6762 postcode, in WA, in the East Pilbara region.
- What is the average rent in Telfer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $50, for units it's $50.
- How walkable is Telfer?
- Telfer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What is the population of Telfer?
- Telfer has approximately 657 residents. The median age is 34.
Telfer
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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