Ongerup, WA 6336 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ongerup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6336, home to 114 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Jerramungup local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 337 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,194 /week
- Median personal income
- $749 /week
- Median family income
- $1,208 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Gnowangerup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $130 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Ongerup Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Eldridge St Transwa Ongerup
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 26 resolvable premises in Ongerup. 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: 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.
Other suburbs in Gnowangerup
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ongerup?
Ongerup (WA 6336) had 114 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Gnowangerup local government area.
What is the median rent in Ongerup?
The median advertised rent in Ongerup is $130/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ongerup?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ongerup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ongerup Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ongerup?
Ongerup 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 Ongerup?
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 Ongerup?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ongerup 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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