Wooroloo, WA 6558 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wooroloo is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6558, home to 2,613 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Mundaring local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 47 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population2,613
Median age37
Area47.3 km²
To CBD47 km
LGAMundaring

Demographics

Population
2,613
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,895 /week
Median personal income
$749 /week
Median family income
$2,147 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mundaring
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,686
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Wooroloo Primary School Primary · Government
  • Chidlow Primary School Primary · Government
  • Wundowie Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bailup Rd Before Government Rd bus · 87 m
  • Wilson St After Wishart St bus · 185 m
  • Wilson St After Needham Rd bus · 209 m
  • Government Rd After Orchard Rd bus · 504 m
  • Government Rd After Linley Valley Rd bus · 520 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 30.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.5% of the 342 resolvable premises in Wooroloo. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 96.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.5%

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: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wooroloo?

Wooroloo (WA 6558) had 2,613 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Mundaring local government area.

What is the median rent in Wooroloo?

The median advertised rent in Wooroloo is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wooroloo?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wooroloo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wooroloo Primary School (0.1 km), Chidlow Primary School (7.2 km), Wundowie Primary School (8.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wooroloo?

Wooroloo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wooroloo?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Wooroloo?

In Wooroloo, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (30 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Wooroloo?

7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wooroloo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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