Usher, WA 6230 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Usher is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6230, home to 2,137 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dardanup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 156 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,137
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,385 /week
- Median personal income
- $686 /week
- Median family income
- $1,638 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bunbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,351
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St Joseph's Primary School
- Maidens Park Primary School
- Tuart Forest Primary School
- Dalyellup Primary School
- Bunbury Baptist College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 45 bus stops
- Brand Av After Yardley Ct
- Brand Av Before Mosedale Av
- Nalbarra Dr After Mosedale Av
- Nalbarra Dr Before Mosedale Av
- Mosedale Av After Malbarra Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 restaurants
- 31 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 76.5% of the 972 resolvable premises in Usher. 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: 23.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 76.5%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Usher?
Usher (WA 6230) had 2,137 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Bunbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Usher?
The median advertised rent in Usher is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Usher?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Usher covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's Primary School (0.9 km), Maidens Park Primary School (1.2 km), Tuart Forest Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Usher?
Usher is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (76.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Usher?
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.
What public transport options are in Usher?
45 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Usher centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops. 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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