Ferguson at a glance
Population
233
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Ferguson.
The postcode for Ferguson is 6236 (WA).
Ferguson (6236) sits in the Dardanup region of Western Australia.
Ferguson has roughly 233 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferguson's population at 233, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
233
Median age
55
Family households
87%
Lone person
18%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
233
Median age: 55
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Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Ferguson.
Local schools for Ferguson
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Government School Catchment
Dardanup Primary School
Boyanup Primary School
River Valley Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Ferguson.
- What is the Ferguson postcode?
- Ferguson is in the 6236 postcode, in WA, in the Dardanup region.
- Where is Ferguson?
- Ferguson is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6236, in the Dardanup region.
- What is the average rent in Ferguson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Ferguson?
- There are 17 schools serving Ferguson on this page, including Dardanup Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Child Side School.
- What suburbs are near Ferguson?
- Ferguson is close to Wellington Mill, Crooked Brook, Henty, Wellington Forest, Paradise.
- What is the population of Ferguson?
- The population of Ferguson is approximately 233 (2021 Census). 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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