Gidgegannup, WA 6083 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gidgegannup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6083, home to 2,818 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mundaring local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 36 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,818
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,449 /week
- Median personal income
- $917 /week
- Median family income
- $2,551 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Swan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Pearce
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Gidgegannup Primary School
- Eastern Hills Senior High School
- Mount Helena Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 672 mm
- Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 21.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 86.5% of the 1,194 resolvable premises in Gidgegannup. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 86.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gidgegannup?
Gidgegannup (WA 6083) had 2,818 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Swan local government area.
What is the median rent in Gidgegannup?
The median advertised rent in Gidgegannup is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gidgegannup?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gidgegannup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gidgegannup Primary School (0.1 km), Eastern Hills Senior High School (9.3 km), Mount Helena Primary School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gidgegannup?
Gidgegannup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gidgegannup?
Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). 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 Gidgegannup?
In Gidgegannup, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (21.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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