Cape Riche at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

431

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Cape Riche.

The postcode for Cape Riche is 6328 (WA).

Cape Riche (6328) sits in the Gnowangerup region of Western Australia.

Cape Riche has roughly 431 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cape Riche scores 0/100 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cape Riche's population at 431, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

431

Median age

38

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$164/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$139/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

431

Median age: 38

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cape Riche.

Local schools for Cape Riche

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Government School Catchment

Wellstead Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Cape Riche.

What is the Cape Riche postcode?
Cape Riche is in the 6328 postcode, in WA, in the Gnowangerup region.
Where is Cape Riche?
Cape Riche is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6328, in the Gnowangerup region.
What is the average rent in Cape Riche?
The median weekly rent for houses is $164, for units it's $139.
What schools are in Cape Riche?
There are 1 schools serving Cape Riche on this page, including Wellstead Primary School.
How walkable is Cape Riche?
Cape Riche has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cape Riche?
Cape Riche is close to Mettler, Wellstead, Boxwood Hill, Gnowellen, Kojaneerup South.
What is the population of Cape Riche?
The population of Cape Riche is approximately 431 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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