West End, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West End is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 536 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $744 /week
- Median personal income
- $513 /week
- Median family income
- $1,016 /week
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,044
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Beachlands Primary School
- Geraldton Primary School
- Holland Street School
- Nagle Catholic College
- Geraldton Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Marine Tce After Point Street
- Astrolabe L After Zodiac L
- Sextant L After Marines L
- Marine Tce Before Buccaneers Wy
- Bosuns Cr After Buccaneers Wy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 83 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 26 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 82.0% of the 395 resolvable premises in West End. 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: 82.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 18.0%
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 West End?
West End (WA 6530) had 536 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in West End?
The median advertised rent in West End is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West End?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West End covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Beachlands Primary School (1.6 km), Geraldton Primary School (1.9 km), Holland Street School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West End?
West End is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (82% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West End?
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 West End?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West End centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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