Hopetoun, WA 6348 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hopetoun is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6348, home to 1,115 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ravensthorpe local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 454 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,115
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,542 /week
- Median personal income
- $748 /week
- Median family income
- $2,110 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Ravensthorpe
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,088
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Hopetoun Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Esplanade Transwa Hopetoun
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 62.8% of the 898 resolvable premises in Hopetoun. 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: 34.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 62.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Other suburbs in Ravensthorpe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hopetoun?
Hopetoun (WA 6348) had 1,115 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Ravensthorpe local government area.
What is the median rent in Hopetoun?
The median advertised rent in Hopetoun is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hopetoun?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hopetoun covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hopetoun Primary School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hopetoun?
Hopetoun is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (62.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hopetoun?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). 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 Hopetoun?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hopetoun centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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