Wundowie, WA 6560 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wundowie is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6560, home to 1,372 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northam local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 56 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population1,372
Median age46
Area55.2 km²
To CBD56 km
LGANortham

Demographics

Population
1,372
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,520 /week
Median personal income
$692 /week
Median family income
$1,762 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Northam
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Wundowie Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bakers Hill Primary School Primary · Government
  • Wooroloo Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Hawke Av After Werribee Rd bus · 102 m
  • Hawke Av Before Coates Rd bus · 106 m
  • Werribee Rd Before Hawke Av bus · 343 m
  • Banksia Av After Kingia Rd bus · 345 m
  • Banksia Av After Hovea Cr bus · 350 m

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

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 42.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.0% of the 702 resolvable premises in Wundowie. 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: 98.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.0%

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: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wundowie?

Wundowie (WA 6560) had 1,372 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Northam local government area.

What is the median rent in Wundowie?

The median advertised rent in Wundowie is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wundowie?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wundowie covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wundowie Primary School (0.4 km), Bakers Hill Primary School (7.2 km), Wooroloo Primary School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wundowie?

Wundowie is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wundowie?

Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). 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 Wundowie?

In Wundowie, 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 (42 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Wundowie?

17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wundowie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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