Grass Patch, WA 6446 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Grass Patch is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6446, home to 113 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Esperance local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 563 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$140 /wk
Population113
Median age42
Area1481.6 km²
To CBD563 km
LGAEsperance

Demographics

Population
113
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,625 /week
Median personal income
$1,018 /week
Median family income
$2,062 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Esperance
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$140 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Rent share of household income
9%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Coolgardie-Esperance Hwy Transwa Grass Patch bus · 22 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (26.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.3°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 616 mm
  • Reference station: Albany Airport, 70.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 27 resolvable premises in Grass Patch. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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: 12,255 across the Goldfields-Esperance District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,183 violent offences, 2,653 theft, 1,611 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Goldfields-Esperance District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Grass Patch?

Grass Patch (WA 6446) had 113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Esperance local government area.

What is the median rent in Grass Patch?

The median advertised rent in Grass Patch is $140/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Grass Patch?

Grass Patch is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Grass Patch?

Across the surrounding area, 12,255 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (4,183), theft (2,653), drug offences (1,611). 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 Grass Patch?

In Grass Patch, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 22°C and annual rainfall is 616 mm measured at the Albany Airport weather station (70.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Grass Patch?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Grass Patch centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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