Allanson, WA 6225 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Allanson is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6225, home to 591 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Boyup Brook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 159 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 591
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,860 /week
- Median personal income
- $735 /week
- Median family income
- $2,178 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Collie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Allanson Primary School
- Amaroo Primary School
- Wilson Park Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Bedlington St Transwa Allanson
- Coalfields Rd Transwa Allanson
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 78.9% of the 227 resolvable premises in Allanson. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 78.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Allanson?
Allanson (WA 6225) had 591 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Collie local government area.
What is the median rent in Allanson?
The median advertised rent in Allanson is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Allanson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Allanson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Allanson Primary School (0.1 km), Amaroo Primary School (5 km), Wilson Park Primary School (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Allanson?
Allanson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (78.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Allanson?
Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Allanson?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Allanson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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