Waggrakine, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Waggrakine is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 2,679 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,679
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,605 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,940 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Geraldton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,540
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Waggrakine Primary School
- Bluff Point Primary School
- Meekatharra School Of The Air
- St Lawrence's Primary School
- Geraldton Christian College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Tamba St After Chapman Valley Rd
- Tamba St After Tallarook Wy
- Tallarook Wy Before Mullian Wy
- Kultown Dr After Mugana Cr
- Tallarook Wy After Kaar St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 68 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 72.7% of the 1,080 resolvable premises in Waggrakine. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 72.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 27.3%
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 Waggrakine?
Waggrakine (WA 6530) had 2,679 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Waggrakine?
The median advertised rent in Waggrakine is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Waggrakine?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Waggrakine covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Waggrakine Primary School (0.9 km), Bluff Point Primary School (3.5 km), Meekatharra School Of The Air (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Waggrakine?
Waggrakine is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (72.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Waggrakine?
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 Waggrakine?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Waggrakine centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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