Gilgering is a rural locality in Western Australia, 117 km from Perth CBD, around 2 hours by car. Population is 85; the median age is 43 and the median household income is $93,184 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality grew 1.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,060. Gilgering is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Short-Stay Rentals
6 active Airbnb listings: 6 whole homes and 0 rooms.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months.
Schools
Walkability
Gilgering is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Gilgering.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 35
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
York: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Gilgering is home to 85 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $93,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
85
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$93,184/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,060/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$46,124/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
13.3%
Total Dwellings
30
Owner-Occupier Rate
81.5%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.0%
Mortgage Stress
13.7%
Work From Home
27.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.4%
- Employment Rate
- 62.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 40.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $4,433 a year through York based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: York
In the year to August 2026, 31 new dwellings were approved across York. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 50.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Beverley, 14.2 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 252 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 384 mm
- 55 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 34.3°C
- 54 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 5.3°C
- 8 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 6302, 11 of 4,238 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (47 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6302, 1,139 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,730 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 59 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Trish Cook Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Trish Cook | 50.5% | 49.5% | -2.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Lachlan Hunter The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lachlan Hunter NP | 73.3% |
| 2021 | Mia Davies NP | 60.7% |
| 2017 | Mia Davies NP | 72.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Gilgering?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 85 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Gilgering
Is Gilgering a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Gilgering is high (70/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Gilgering?
Gilgering has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a low share of it (31/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Gilgering?
Gilgering, WA had a population of 85 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Gilgering, WA?
The postcode for Gilgering, WA is 6302.
How far is Gilgering from Perth?
Gilgering is 117 km from Perth CBD by road, about 118 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Gilgering?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Gilgering was $93,184 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Gilgering?
There are too few current rental listings in Gilgering for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Gilgering?
The median age of residents in Gilgering was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Gilgering?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Gilgering, Beverley (14.2 km away), summer days average 34.3°C, winter nights 5.3°C, 384 mm of rain a year over 55 rainy days, and 54 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Gilgering?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Gilgering belong to?
Gilgering sits within the York local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Gilgering?
The average residential rates bill through York is $4,433 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Gilgering?
Across York, 31 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 50.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Gilgering in?
Gilgering sits within the federal Division of Bullwinkel, currently held by Trish Cook (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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