Shadforth, WA 6333 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Shadforth is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6333, home to 715 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Denmark local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 349 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,361 /week
- Median personal income
- $681 /week
- Median family income
- $1,583 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Denmark
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Denmark Primary School
- Golden Hill Steiner School
- Denmark Senior High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 89.3% of the 438 resolvable premises in Shadforth. 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: 89.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 10.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shadforth?
Shadforth (WA 6333) had 715 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Denmark local government area.
What is the median rent in Shadforth?
The median advertised rent in Shadforth is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Shadforth?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Shadforth covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Denmark Primary School (6.4 km), Golden Hill Steiner School (7.4 km), Denmark Senior High School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Shadforth?
Shadforth is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Shadforth?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). 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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