Three Springs, WA 6519 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Three Springs is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6519, home to 356 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Three Springs local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 272 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$115 /wk
Population356
Median age46
Area1.1 km²
To CBD272 km
LGAThree Springs

Demographics

Population
356
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,212 /week
Median personal income
$571 /week
Median family income
$1,395 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Three Springs
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (South)
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$115 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$596
Rent share of household income
9%

Schools

  • Three Springs Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Transwa Bay Transwa Three Springs bus · 221 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 40 resolvable premises in Three Springs. 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%

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.

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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.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Three Springs?

Three Springs (WA 6519) had 356 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Three Springs local government area.

What is the median rent in Three Springs?

The median advertised rent in Three Springs is $115/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Three Springs?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Three Springs covering government sectors. Nearest include: Three Springs Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Three Springs?

Three Springs 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 Three Springs?

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 Three Springs?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Three Springs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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