Furnissdale, WA 6209 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Furnissdale is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6209, home to 1,061 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,061
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $813 /week
- Median personal income
- $503 /week
- Median family income
- $1,138 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Murray
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mandurah
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Canning
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $231 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,509
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Riverside Education Support Centre
- Coodanup College
- Riverside Primary School
- Mandurah Catholic College
- Greenfields Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Ronlyn Rd After Paull St
- Ronlyn Rd Before Paull St
- Ronlyn Rd Between Pinjarra Rd And Paull St
- Ronlyn Rd Before Pinjarra Rd
- Pinjarra Rd Before Furnissdale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 72.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.9% of the 716 resolvable premises in Furnissdale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 29.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 8.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Furnissdale?
Furnissdale (WA 6209) had 1,061 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Murray local government area.
What is the median rent in Furnissdale?
The median advertised rent in Furnissdale is $231/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Furnissdale?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Furnissdale covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Riverside Education Support Centre (2.4 km), Coodanup College (2.6 km), Riverside Primary School (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Furnissdale?
Furnissdale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Furnissdale?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). 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 Furnissdale?
In Furnissdale, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (72.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Furnissdale?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Furnissdale 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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