Gelorup, WA 6230 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gelorup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6230, home to 2,255 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dardanup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 156 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population2,255
Median age46
Area24.7 km²
To CBD156 km
LGACapel

Demographics

Population
2,255
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,330 /week
Median personal income
$865 /week
Median family income
$2,488 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Capel
Statistical region (SA4)
Bunbury
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Combined · Independent
  • Dalyellup College Secondary · Government
  • Bunbury Baptist College Combined · Independent
  • Tuart Forest Primary School Primary · Government
  • Dalyellup Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Tiffany Ctr Before Portobello Rd bus · 1314 m
  • Tiffany Ctr After Norton Prom bus · 1510 m
  • Tiffany Ctr Before Norton Prom bus · 1516 m
  • Wicklow Bvd Before Norton Prom bus · 1549 m
  • Wicklow Bvd Before Tahlia L bus · 1559 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 9 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 5 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 60.5% of the 841 resolvable premises in Gelorup. 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: 17.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 60.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 22.2%

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: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Gelorup?

Gelorup (WA 6230) had 2,255 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Capel local government area.

What is the median rent in Gelorup?

The median advertised rent in Gelorup is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Gelorup?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gelorup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School (0.7 km), Dalyellup College (1.8 km), Bunbury Baptist College (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Gelorup?

Gelorup 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 Gelorup?

Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). 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 Gelorup?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gelorup centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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