Onslow, WA 6710 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Onslow is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6710, home to 829 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Ashburton local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1093 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 829
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,596 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,386 /week
- Median family income
- $3,075 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ashburton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $240 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,825
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Onslow School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.3% of the 609 resolvable premises in Onslow. 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: 99.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Other suburbs in Ashburton
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Onslow?
Onslow (WA 6710) had 829 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Ashburton local government area.
What is the median rent in Onslow?
The median advertised rent in Onslow is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Onslow?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Onslow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Onslow School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Onslow?
Onslow is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Onslow?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). 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.
Additional sources for this profile: