Perenjori, WA 6620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Perenjori is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6620, home to 259 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Perenjori local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 301 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,768 /week
- Median personal income
- $955 /week
- Median family income
- $2,023 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Perenjori
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $170 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $790
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Perenjori Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Perenjori
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 28 resolvable premises in Perenjori. 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: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perenjori?
Perenjori (WA 6620) had 259 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Perenjori local government area.
What is the median rent in Perenjori?
The median advertised rent in Perenjori is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Perenjori?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Perenjori covering government sectors. Nearest include: Perenjori Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Perenjori?
Perenjori 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 Perenjori?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). 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 Perenjori?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Perenjori centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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