Katanning, WA 6317 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Katanning is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6317, home to 3,637 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dumbleyung local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 258 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,637
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,308 /week
- Median personal income
- $698 /week
- Median family income
- $1,595 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Katanning
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,005
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Katanning Primary School
- Braeside Primary School
- St Patrick's School
- Katanning Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Austral Tce Transwa Katanning
- Cornwall St Katanning Roadhouse
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 29 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 74.3% of the 2,085 resolvable premises in Katanning. 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: 17.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 74.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Katanning?
Katanning (WA 6317) had 3,637 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Katanning local government area.
What is the median rent in Katanning?
The median advertised rent in Katanning is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Katanning?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Katanning covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Katanning Primary School (0.4 km), Braeside Primary School (1.4 km), St Patrick's School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Katanning?
Katanning is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (74.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Katanning?
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 Katanning?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Katanning 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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