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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $345 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Geraldton Christian College
- Waggrakine Primary School
- St Lawrence's Primary School
- Bluff Point Primary School
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
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%
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.
Nearby suburbs
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.
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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