Cape Burney, WA 6532 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cape Burney is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6532, home to 538 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shark Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 399 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 538
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,380 /week
- Median personal income
- $783 /week
- Median family income
- $2,103 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Geraldton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,630
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Wandina Primary School
- Mount Tarcoola Primary School
- Champion Bay Senior High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Brand Hwy Transwa Cape Burney Turnoff
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 16 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.6% of the 249 resolvable premises in Cape Burney. 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: 99.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cape Burney?
Cape Burney (WA 6532) had 538 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Cape Burney?
The median advertised rent in Cape Burney is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cape Burney?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Cape Burney covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wandina Primary School (4.7 km), Mount Tarcoola Primary School (6.6 km), Champion Bay Senior High School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cape Burney?
Cape Burney is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cape Burney?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). 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 Cape Burney?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cape Burney centroid. 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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