Wokalup, WA 6221 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wokalup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6221, home to 255 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Collie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 130 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$293 /wk
Population255
Median age39
Area80.8 km²
To CBD130 km
LGAHarvey

Demographics

Population
255
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,916 /week
Median personal income
$599 /week
Median family income
$1,916 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Harvey
Statistical region (SA4)
Bunbury
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$293 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • St Anne's School Other · Independent
  • Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Harvey Combined · Government
  • Harvey Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • Harvey Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.8% of the 124 resolvable premises in Wokalup. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 0.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 96.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wokalup?

Wokalup (WA 6221) had 255 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Harvey local government area.

What is the median rent in Wokalup?

The median advertised rent in Wokalup is $293/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wokalup?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Wokalup covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Anne's School (3.3 km), Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Harvey (3.8 km), Harvey Senior High School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wokalup?

Wokalup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wokalup?

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.

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