Calingiri, WA 6569 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Calingiri is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6569, home to 198 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Victoria Plains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 112 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$185 /wk
Population198
Median age39
Area197.1 km²
To CBD112 km
LGAVictoria Plains

Demographics

Population
198
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,458 /week
Median personal income
$909 /week
Median family income
$2,250 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Victoria Plains
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$185 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$521
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Calingiri Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 76.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.6% of the 160 resolvable premises in Calingiri. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 95.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.

Figures cover the whole Wheatbelt District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Calingiri?

Calingiri (WA 6569) had 198 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Victoria Plains local government area.

What is the median rent in Calingiri?

The median advertised rent in Calingiri is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Calingiri?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Calingiri covering government sectors. Nearest include: Calingiri Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Calingiri?

Calingiri is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Calingiri?

Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Calingiri?

In Calingiri, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (76.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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