Narrikup, WA 6326 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Narrikup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6326, home to 514 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Plantagenet local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 361 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$240 /wk
Population514
Median age49
Area543.5 km²
To CBD361 km
LGAPlantagenet

Demographics

Population
514
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,602 /week
Median personal income
$773 /week
Median family income
$1,711 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Plantagenet
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$240 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,444
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Albany Hwy Transwa Narrikup Turnoff bus · 940 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 56.4% of the 163 resolvable premises in Narrikup. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fixed Wireless: 43.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 56.4%

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: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Narrikup?

Narrikup (WA 6326) had 514 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Plantagenet local government area.

What is the median rent in Narrikup?

The median advertised rent in Narrikup is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Narrikup?

Narrikup is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (56.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Narrikup?

Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). 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 Narrikup?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Narrikup centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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