Exhibit 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Washington Federal, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated October 18, 2002,
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Washington
Federal, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 2002, and to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which is
part of this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Seattle, Washington

June 23, 2003