Gnarabup, WA 6285 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gnarabup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6285, home to 525 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Nannup local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 228 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 525
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,137 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,110 /week
- Median family income
- $2,446 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Augusta Margaret River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Margaret River Montessori School
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
- Margaret River Senior High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 80.6% of the 387 resolvable premises in Gnarabup. 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: 19.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 80.6%
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 Gnarabup?
Gnarabup (WA 6285) had 525 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Augusta Margaret River local government area.
What is the median rent in Gnarabup?
The median advertised rent in Gnarabup is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gnarabup?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gnarabup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Margaret River Montessori School (7.5 km), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (8 km), Margaret River Senior High School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gnarabup?
Gnarabup is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (80.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gnarabup?
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.
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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