Wagin, WA 6315 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wagin is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6315, home to 1,448 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wickepin local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 203 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,448
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,073 /week
- Median personal income
- $621 /week
- Median family income
- $1,518 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wagin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $195 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $932
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Wagin District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Wagin
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 94.3% of the 979 resolvable premises in Wagin. 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: 1.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 94.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wagin?
Wagin (WA 6315) had 1,448 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Wagin local government area.
What is the median rent in Wagin?
The median advertised rent in Wagin is $195/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wagin?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wagin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wagin District High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wagin?
Wagin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (94.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wagin?
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.
What public transport options are in Wagin?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wagin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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