Shark Bay
East Chapman
East Chapman at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
43
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about East Chapman.
East Chapman (6532) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
East Chapman has roughly 43 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
East Chapman 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Chapman's population at 43, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
43
Median age
56
Family households
60%
Lone person
–
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$138/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
43
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Chapman.
Local schools for East Chapman
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Government School Catchment
Waggrakine Primary School
Bluff Point Primary School
Chapman Valley Primary School
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Frequently asked
About East Chapman.
- What is the East Chapman postcode?
- East Chapman is in the 6532 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in East Chapman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $138.
- What schools are in East Chapman?
- There are 20 schools serving East Chapman on this page, including Waggrakine Primary School, Geraldton Christian College, Leaning Tree Steiner School.
- How walkable is East Chapman?
- East Chapman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near East Chapman?
- East Chapman is close to Kojarena, Bringo, Northern Gully, Tibradden, Narra Tarra.
- What is the population of East Chapman?
- East Chapman has approximately 43 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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