Gnarabup at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
525
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Gnarabup.
The postcode for Gnarabup is 6285 (WA).
Gnarabup (6285) sits in the Nannup region of Western Australia.
Gnarabup has roughly 525 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.
Gnarabup scores 8/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gnarabup's population at 525, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
525
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
525
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Gnarabup.
Local schools for Gnarabup
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Government School Catchment
Margaret River Senior High School
Margaret River Primary School
Rapids Landing Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Gnarabup.
- What is the Gnarabup postcode?
- Gnarabup is in the 6285 postcode, in WA, in the Nannup region.
- Where is Gnarabup?
- Gnarabup is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6285, in the Nannup region.
- What is the average rent in Gnarabup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Gnarabup?
- There are 5 schools serving Gnarabup on this page, including Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Margaret River Senior High School.
- How walkable is Gnarabup?
- Gnarabup has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Gnarabup?
- Gnarabup is close to Prevelly, Redgate, Margaret River, Witchcliffe, Boranup.
- What is the population of Gnarabup?
- The population of Gnarabup is approximately 525 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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