Esperance, WA 6450 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Esperance is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6450, home to 2,080 residents with a settled, mature community. 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$235 /wk
Population2,080
Median age52
Area2.5 km²
To CBD616 km
LGAEsperance

Demographics

Population
2,080
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,087 /week
Median personal income
$696 /week
Median family income
$1,956 /week
Average household size
1.9
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
$235 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Esperance Primary School Primary · Government
  • Esperance Christian School Combined · Independent
  • Esperance Anglican Community School Other · Independent
  • Nulsen Primary School Primary · Government
  • Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance bus · 105 m
  • Transwa Bay Before James St bus · 108 m
  • Forrest St Before Windich St bus · 146 m
  • Hicks St Before Windich St bus · 152 m
  • Hicks St After Windich St bus · 159 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 19 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 61 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 16 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

Fibre to the Node serves 99.6% of the 1,875 resolvable premises in Esperance. 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: 0.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 99.6%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Esperance?

Esperance (WA 6450) had 2,080 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Esperance local government area.

What is the median rent in Esperance?

The median advertised rent in Esperance is $235/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Esperance?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Esperance covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Esperance Primary School (0.5 km), Esperance Christian School (1.6 km), Esperance Anglican Community School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Esperance?

Esperance is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Esperance?

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 Esperance?

In Esperance, 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.

What public transport options are in Esperance?

41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Esperance centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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