Exmouth, WA 6707 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Exmouth is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6707, home to 2,806 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ashburton local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1094 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population2,806
Median age36
Area67.9 km²
To CBD1094 km
LGAExmouth

Demographics

Population
2,806
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$2,029 /week
Median personal income
$967 /week
Median family income
$2,252 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Exmouth
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
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,090
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Exmouth District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 95.4% of the 1,752 resolvable premises in Exmouth. 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: 4.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 95.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%

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: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Exmouth?

Exmouth (WA 6707) had 2,806 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Exmouth local government area.

What is the median rent in Exmouth?

The median advertised rent in Exmouth is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Exmouth?

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

What NBN technology is available in Exmouth?

Exmouth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (95.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Exmouth?

Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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