Kealy, WA 6280 — Suburb Profile

In short

Kealy is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6280, home to 1,119 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Capel local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$420 /wk

Population1,119

Median age30

Area6.5 km²

To CBD204 km

LGABusselton

Demographics

Population: 1,119
Median age: 30 years
Median household income: $1,895 /week
Median personal income: $918 /week
Median family income: $2,066 /week
Average household size: 2.7
Persons per bedroom: 0.7
Local government area: Busselton
Statistical region (SA4): Bunbury
Remoteness classification: Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $420 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,781
Rent share of household income: 22%

Schools

Cape Naturaliste College Secondary · Government
Vasse Primary School Primary · Government
West Busselton Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

Transwa Bay Transwa Siesta Park bus · 1430 m
Caves Rd After Siesta Park Rd bus · 1437 m
Caves Rd Before Siesta Park Rd bus · 1450 m

Lifestyle & amenities

1 café
6 parks and reserves
1 gym

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 64.3% of the 14 resolvable premises in Kealy. 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.

Fibre to the Premises: 28.6%
Fibre to the Node: 7.1%
Fixed Wireless: 64.3%

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.

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.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kealy?

Kealy (WA 6280) had 1,119 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Busselton local government area.

What is the median rent in Kealy?

The median advertised rent in Kealy is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kealy?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kealy covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cape Naturaliste College (2.4 km), Vasse Primary School (3 km), West Busselton Primary School (8.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kealy?

Kealy is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (64.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kealy?

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.

What public transport options are in Kealy?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kealy centroid. 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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