Abbey at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,321
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Abbey.
The postcode for Abbey is 6280 (WA).
Abbey (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
Abbey has roughly 1,321 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Abbey scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Abbey's population at 1,321, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,321
Median age
42
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,321
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Education
Schools in Abbey.
Local schools for Abbey
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Government School Catchment
Vasse Primary School
Cape Naturaliste College
West Busselton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Abbey.
- What is the Abbey postcode?
- Abbey is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is Abbey?
- Abbey is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6280, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Abbey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Abbey?
- There are 8 schools serving Abbey on this page, including Vasse Primary School, Cape Naturaliste College, West Busselton Primary School.
- How walkable is Abbey?
- Abbey has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Abbey?
- Abbey is close to Vasse, Broadwater, Kealy, Siesta Park, West Busselton.
- What is the population of Abbey?
- The population of Abbey is approximately 1,321 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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