Esperance
Gibson
Gibson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
406
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Gibson.
Gibson (6448) sits in the Esperance region of Western Australia.
Gibson has roughly 406 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Gibson 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gibson's population at 406, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
406
Median age
39
Family households
75%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
406
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gibson.
Local schools for Gibson
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Government School Catchment
Scaddan Primary School
Castletown Primary School
Nulsen Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Gibson.
- What is the Gibson postcode?
- Gibson is in the 6448 postcode, in WA, in the Esperance region.
- What is the average rent in Gibson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Gibson?
- There are 10 schools serving Gibson on this page, including Wongutha Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School, Scaddan Primary School, Castletown Primary School.
- How walkable is Gibson?
- Gibson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gibson?
- Gibson is close to Scaddan, Monjingup, Myrup, Windabout, Bandy Creek.
- What is the population of Gibson?
- Gibson has approximately 406 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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