Dongara, WA 6525 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dongara is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6525, home to 1,393 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Irwin local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 301 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,393
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,092 /week
- Median personal income
- $600 /week
- Median family income
- $1,600 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Irwin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $268 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Dongara District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Hunts Rd Transwa Dongara
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 21 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.5% of the 956 resolvable premises in Dongara. 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 Premises: 37.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
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 Dongara?
Dongara (WA 6525) had 1,393 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Irwin local government area.
What is the median rent in Dongara?
The median advertised rent in Dongara is $268/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dongara?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dongara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dongara District High School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dongara?
Dongara is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dongara?
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 Dongara?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dongara 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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