Geographe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,622
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Geographe.
The postcode for Geographe is 6280 (WA).
Geographe (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
Geographe has roughly 3,622 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Geographe 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Geographe's population at 3,622, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,622
Median age
50
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
3,622
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Geographe.
Local schools for Geographe
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Government School Catchment
Busselton Primary School
Busselton Senior High School
Geographe Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Geographe.
- What is the Geographe postcode?
- Geographe is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is Geographe?
- Geographe is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6280, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Geographe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Geographe?
- There are 8 schools serving Geographe on this page, including Busselton Primary School, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, St Mary MacKillop College.
- How walkable is Geographe?
- Geographe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Geographe?
- Geographe is close to Reinscourt, Yalyalup, Busselton, Bovell, Wonnerup.
- What is the population of Geographe?
- The population of Geographe is approximately 3,622 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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