Prevelly, WA 6285 — Suburb Profile

In short

Prevelly is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6285, home to 205 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nannup local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 228 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$423 /wk

Population205

Median age52

Area2.2 km²

To CBD228 km

LGAAugusta Margaret River

Demographics

Population: 205
Median age: 52 years
Median household income: $1,550 /week
Median personal income: $927 /week
Median family income: $1,974 /week
Average household size: 2.3
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Augusta Margaret River
Statistical region (SA4): Bunbury
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $423 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,733
Rent share of household income: 27%

Schools

Margaret River Montessori School Combined · Independent
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
Margaret River Senior High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

2 cafés
2 restaurants
3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 67.8% of the 152 resolvable premises in Prevelly. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

Fibre to the Premises: 32.2%
Fibre to the Node: 67.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Prevelly?

Prevelly (WA 6285) had 205 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Augusta Margaret River local government area.

What is the median rent in Prevelly?

The median advertised rent in Prevelly is $423/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Prevelly?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Prevelly covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Margaret River Montessori School (7 km), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (7.4 km), Margaret River Senior High School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Prevelly?

Prevelly is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Prevelly?

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.

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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