Wonthella, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wonthella is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 1,711 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,711
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,061 /week
- Median personal income
- $615 /week
- Median family income
- $1,503 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Allendale Primary School
- Geraldton Grammar School
- Geraldton Christian College
- Geraldton Flexible School
- St Lawrence's Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Central Rd After Place Rd
- Central Rd Before First St
- Place Rd After Central Rd
- Second St After Central Rd
- Second St After Howard St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 21 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 137 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 8 supermarkets
- 36 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,184 resolvable premises in Wonthella. 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: 100.0%
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 Wonthella?
Wonthella (WA 6530) had 1,711 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Wonthella?
The median advertised rent in Wonthella is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wonthella?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wonthella covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Allendale Primary School (0.9 km), Geraldton Grammar School (1 km), Geraldton Christian College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wonthella?
Wonthella is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wonthella?
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 Wonthella?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wonthella centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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