Gnarabup sits 282 km from Perth CBD in Western Australia, around 3 hours 15 minutes by car. Census data records 525 residents with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $111,124 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. The locality grew 12.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $420 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. Gnarabup is characterised by high bushfire risk and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Gnarabup a good place to live?
Gnarabup scores a C (46/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit and safety.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 282.3 km · 196 min drive to Perth
Median available
Median $2.34M
High bushfire risk
Fire 84/100 · Crime 42/100 · Flood 0/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 43 · 525 residents
Liveability Rating
46 / 100 · Ranked #297 in WAEach bar is Gnarabup's rank among WA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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46 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataGnarabup's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $2.34 million, roughly 33% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$2,342,500
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 107 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 5 sales $1.8M
Units
$342,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Gnarabup are currently listed at around $1.55 million on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.55M
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 167 dwellings (1.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202599 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 6285.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
96 active Airbnb listings: 91 whole homes and 5 rooms. Whole homes are about 30.8% of the locality's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 549 m
- Rate
- -0.40 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -23.0 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Gnarabup 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 Gnarabup.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 28%
- Premises covered
- 308
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
Augusta Margaret River: 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
Gnarabup is home to 525 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $111,000 a year, with unemployment at 1.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
525
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$111,124/yr
Census Median Rent
$420/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$57,720/yr
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
74.9%
Total Dwellings
167
Owner-Occupier Rate
75.8%
Houses
89.2%
Rental Stress
19.7%
Mortgage Stress
18.7%
Work From Home
15.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 69.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.6%
- Employment Rate
- 71.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 51.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
8 residents (1.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (5 of 301).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,281 a year through Augusta Margaret River based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Augusta Margaret River
In the year to August 2026, 437 new dwellings were approved across Augusta Margaret River. That mix is 405 houses and 32 units. Approvals are up 75.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Cape Leeuwin, 43.9 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 26 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 559 m
- 1.3 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 763 mm
- 107 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 23.4°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 12.2°C
- 0 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 6285, 81 of 10,538 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (181 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6285, 2,087 rooftop-solar systems totalling 13.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,689 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 171 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.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 6285.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueWA
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $800,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Department of Finance WA.
At $2,342,500 this is $1,542,500 above the $800,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Department of Finance WA.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Ben Small Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Small | 47.8% | 52.2% | +1.9 |
| 2022 | Nola Marino | 45.7% | 54.3% | -10.3 |
| 2019 | Nola Marino | 35.4% | 64.6% | +2.0 |
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 Bevan Eatts The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bevan Eatts NP | 51.8% |
| 2021 | Jane Kelsbie ALP | 51.3% |
| 2017 | Terry Redman NP | 63.4% |
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.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Gnarabup
Is Gnarabup a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Gnarabup is moderate (42/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Gnarabup?
Gnarabup has a high recorded bushfire history (84/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Gnarabup a good place to live?
Gnarabup has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (46/100), ranked against other WA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Gnarabup?
Gnarabup, WA had a population of 525 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Gnarabup, WA?
The postcode for Gnarabup, WA is 6285.
How far is Gnarabup from Perth?
Gnarabup is 282 km from Perth CBD by road, about 196 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Gnarabup?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Gnarabup was $111,124 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 Gnarabup?
There are too few current rental listings in Gnarabup for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $420, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Gnarabup?
The median age of residents in Gnarabup was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Gnarabup at risk of bushfire?
Gnarabup has a high recorded bushfire history (84/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in Gnarabup?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Gnarabup, Cape Leeuwin (43.9 km away), summer days average 23.4°C, winter nights 12.2°C, 763 mm of rain a year over 107 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Gnarabup?
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 Gnarabup belong to?
Gnarabup sits within the Augusta Margaret River local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Gnarabup?
The average residential rates bill through Augusta Margaret River is $3,281 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Gnarabup?
Across Augusta Margaret River, 437 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 75.6% 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 Gnarabup in?
Gnarabup sits within the federal Division of Forrest, currently held by Ben Small (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- 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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