Fitzroy Crossing, WA 6765 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fitzroy Crossing is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6765, home to 1,181 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Halls Creek local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1745 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,181
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $486 /week
- Median family income
- $1,051 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Derby-West Kimberley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $100 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 7%
Schools
- Yiramalay Studio School
- Fitzroy Valley District High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 98 resolvable premises in Fitzroy Crossing. 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: 17,501 across the Kimberley District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7,904 violent offences, 2,037 property damage, 1,940 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fitzroy Crossing?
Fitzroy Crossing (WA 6765) had 1,181 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
What is the median rent in Fitzroy Crossing?
The median advertised rent in Fitzroy Crossing is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fitzroy Crossing?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Fitzroy Crossing covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Yiramalay Studio School (0.1 km), Fitzroy Valley District High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fitzroy Crossing?
Fitzroy Crossing 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 Fitzroy Crossing?
Across the surrounding area, 17,501 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (7,904), property damage (2,037), theft (1,940). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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