Moresby, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Moresby is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 944 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$345 /wk
Population944
Median age43
Area25.9 km²
To CBD363 km
LGAGreater Geraldton

Demographics

Population
944
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$2,224 /week
Median personal income
$881 /week
Median family income
$2,444 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.7
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
$345 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Geraldton Christian College Combined · Independent
  • Waggrakine Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Lawrence's Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Bluff Point Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 51 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 10 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 98.3% of the 411 resolvable premises in Moresby. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 98.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.7%

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 Moresby?

Moresby (WA 6530) had 944 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 Moresby?

The median advertised rent in Moresby is $345/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Moresby?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Moresby covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Geraldton Christian College (3.3 km), Waggrakine Primary School (3.8 km), St Lawrence's Primary School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Moresby?

Moresby is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Moresby?

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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