Moonyoonooka, WA 6532 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Moonyoonooka is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6532, home to 286 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Shark Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 399 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$271 /wk
Population286
Median age43
Area158.7 km²
To CBD399 km
LGAGreater Geraldton

Demographics

Population
286
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,875 /week
Median personal income
$764 /week
Median family income
$2,204 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Greater Geraldton
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$271 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Geraldton Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Champion Bay Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Rangeway Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 84.4% of the 135 resolvable premises in Moonyoonooka. 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: 14.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 84.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

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: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Moonyoonooka?

Moonyoonooka (WA 6532) had 286 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.

What is the median rent in Moonyoonooka?

The median advertised rent in Moonyoonooka is $271/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Moonyoonooka?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Moonyoonooka covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Geraldton Christian College (8.3 km), Champion Bay Senior High School (9 km), Rangeway Primary School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Moonyoonooka?

Moonyoonooka is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (84.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Moonyoonooka?

Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). 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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