Northcliffe, WA 6262 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Northcliffe is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6262, home to 288 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Manjimup local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 307 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,080 /week
- Median personal income
- $557 /week
- Median family income
- $1,281 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Manjimup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $188 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $909
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Northcliffe District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Windy Harbour Rd Transwa Northcliffe
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 3 pubs and bars
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 45 resolvable premises in Northcliffe. 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.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Northcliffe?
Northcliffe (WA 6262) had 288 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Manjimup local government area.
What is the median rent in Northcliffe?
The median advertised rent in Northcliffe is $188/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Northcliffe?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Northcliffe covering government sectors. Nearest include: Northcliffe District High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Northcliffe?
Northcliffe is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Northcliffe?
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.
What public transport options are in Northcliffe?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Northcliffe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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