Palgarup, WA 6258 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Palgarup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6258, home to 145 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nannup local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 267 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,224 /week
- Median personal income
- $615 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /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
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Manjimup Primary School
- Manjimup Education Support Centre
- Manjimup Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- South Western Hwy Transwa Palgarup
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 79.4% of the 68 resolvable premises in Palgarup. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 79.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.6%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Palgarup?
Palgarup (WA 6258) had 145 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Manjimup local government area.
What is the median rent in Palgarup?
The median advertised rent in Palgarup is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Palgarup?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Palgarup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Manjimup Primary School (9.1 km), Manjimup Education Support Centre (9.1 km), Manjimup Senior High School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Palgarup?
Palgarup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (79.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Palgarup?
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 Palgarup?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Palgarup 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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