Coorow, WA 6515 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coorow is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6515, home to 179 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coorow local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 221 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 179
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,300 /week
- Median personal income
- $741 /week
- Median family income
- $1,687 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Coorow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $625
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Coorow Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Poynton Pde Transwa Coorow
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 22 resolvable premises in Coorow. 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.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coorow?
Coorow (WA 6515) had 179 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Coorow local government area.
What is the median rent in Coorow?
The median advertised rent in Coorow is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coorow?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Coorow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coorow Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coorow?
Coorow is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coorow?
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 Coorow?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coorow 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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