Metricup, WA 6280 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Metricup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6280, home to 263 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Capel local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$180 /wk
Population263
Median age40
Area57.1 km²
To CBD204 km
LGABusselton

Demographics

Population
263
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$2,204 /week
Median personal income
$972 /week
Median family income
$2,408 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Busselton
Statistical region (SA4)
Bunbury
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$180 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Cowaramup Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

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 75.6% of the 119 resolvable premises in Metricup. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 75.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 24.4%

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: 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Metricup?

Metricup (WA 6280) had 263 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Busselton local government area.

What is the median rent in Metricup?

The median advertised rent in Metricup is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Metricup?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Metricup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cowaramup Primary School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Metricup?

Metricup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (75.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Metricup?

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.

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