Irwin at a glance
Median house
$450,000
Median unit
$385,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
72
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Irwin.
The postcode for Irwin is 6525 (WA).
The median house price in Irwin is $450,000.
Irwin (6525) sits in the Irwin region of Western Australia. The median house here is $450,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Irwin has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Irwin 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Irwin's population at 72, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
72
Median age
55
Family households
72%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $450,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $385,000, roughly 14% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $90,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Irwin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$450,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $385,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
104%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$450,000
$385,000
72
Median age: 55
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.89% (median rent $250/wk against a $450,000 price tag). Units yield 3.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.89%
Based on $450,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.11%
Based on $385,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026104%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
Schools in Irwin.
Local schools for Irwin
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Government School Catchment
Dongara District High School
Mingenew Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Irwin.
- What is the median house price in Irwin?
- The median house price in Irwin, WA 6525 is $450,000. The median unit price is $385,000.
- What is the Irwin postcode?
- Irwin is in the 6525 postcode, in WA, in the Irwin region.
- Where is Irwin?
- Irwin is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6525, in the Irwin region.
- What is the average rent in Irwin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Irwin?
- There are 2 schools serving Irwin on this page, including Dongara District High School, Mingenew Primary School.
- How walkable is Irwin?
- Irwin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Irwin?
- Irwin is close to Yardarino, Mount Adams, Springfield, Port Denison, Dongara.
- What is the population of Irwin?
- The population of Irwin is approximately 72 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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