Cascade, WA 6450 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cascade is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6450, home to 103 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ravensthorpe local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 616 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$210 /wk
Population103
Median age34
Area1287.5 km²
To CBD616 km
LGAEsperance

Demographics

Population
103
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$2,333 /week
Median personal income
$1,325 /week
Median family income
$2,833 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Esperance
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$210 /week
Rent share of household income
9%

Schools

  • Cascade Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (26.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.3°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 616 mm
  • Reference station: Albany Airport, 56.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 88.5% of the 26 resolvable premises in Cascade. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 11.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 88.5%

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: 12,255 across the Goldfields-Esperance District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,183 violent offences, 2,653 theft, 1,611 drug offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cascade?

Cascade (WA 6450) had 103 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Esperance local government area.

What is the median rent in Cascade?

The median advertised rent in Cascade is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cascade?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Cascade covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cascade Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cascade?

Cascade is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cascade?

Across the surrounding area, 12,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (4,183), theft (2,653), drug offences (1,611). 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 Cascade?

In Cascade, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 22°C and annual rainfall is 616 mm measured at the Albany Airport weather station (56.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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