Dandaragan
Cervantes
Cervantes at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
480
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Cervantes.
Cervantes (6511) sits in the Dandaragan region of Western Australia.
Cervantes has roughly 480 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Cervantes scores 4/100 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 Cervantes's population at 480, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
480
Median age
55
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
480
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cervantes.
Local schools for Cervantes
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Government School Catchment
Cervantes Primary School
Jurien Bay District High School
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Frequently asked
About Cervantes.
- What is the Cervantes postcode?
- Cervantes is in the 6511 postcode, in WA, in the Dandaragan region.
- What is the average rent in Cervantes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Cervantes?
- There are 2 schools serving Cervantes on this page, including Cervantes Primary School, Jurien Bay District High School.
- How walkable is Cervantes?
- Cervantes has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Cervantes?
- Cervantes is close to Nambung, Grey, Jurien Bay, Hill River, Wedge Island.
- What is the population of Cervantes?
- Cervantes has approximately 480 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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