Pannawonica, WA 6716 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pannawonica is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6716, home to 685 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Ashburton local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1151 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 685
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,388 /week
- Median personal income
- $2,105 /week
- Median family income
- $3,042 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- 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
- $28 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 1%
Schools
- Pannawonica School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 17 resolvable premises in Pannawonica. 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: 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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pannawonica?
Pannawonica (WA 6716) had 685 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Ashburton local government area.
What is the median rent in Pannawonica?
The median advertised rent in Pannawonica is $28/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pannawonica?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Pannawonica covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pannawonica School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pannawonica?
Pannawonica 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 Pannawonica?
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.
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