Waroona, WA 6215 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Waroona is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6215, home to 2,868 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 100 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,868
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,264 /week
- Median personal income
- $615 /week
- Median family income
- $1,647 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Waroona
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Canning
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- St Joseph's School
- Waroona District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 4 bus stops
- Eastcott St Eastcott St - Quambie Aged Care Waroona
- Millar St Waroona Senior Citizen'S Centre
- South Western Hwy Waroona Hotel
- Millar St Waroona Railway Station
- Waroona Stn Transwa Waroona
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.5% of the 1,683 resolvable premises in Waroona. 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: 19.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 18.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waroona?
Waroona (WA 6215) had 2,868 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Waroona local government area.
What is the median rent in Waroona?
The median advertised rent in Waroona is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Waroona?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Waroona covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (0.4 km), Waroona District High School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Waroona?
Waroona is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Waroona?
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 Waroona?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Waroona centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops, 2 train 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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