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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
- Dalyellup College
- Bunbury Baptist College
- Tuart Forest Primary School
- Dalyellup Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Tiffany Ctr Before Portobello Rd
- Tiffany Ctr After Norton Prom
- Tiffany Ctr Before Norton Prom
- Wicklow Bvd Before Norton Prom
- Wicklow Bvd Before Tahlia L
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
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%
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.
Nearby suburbs
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.
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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