Irwin, WA 6525
IrwinAll suburbs in postcode 6525
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Median house price
$450,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Irwin itself.
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Irwin at a glance
- Median unit
- $385,000
- Population
- 72
- Median age 55
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Irwin
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Irwin, houses changed hands at $450,000 in 2024, below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Irwin itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $250/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $230/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Irwin
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 428 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Schools in Irwin
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 104%
- Renter occupied
- 24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.89%
- On the $450,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.11%
- On the $385,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 428 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Irwin
- What is the median house price in Irwin?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Irwin, WA 6525 is $450,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Irwin itself. The median unit price is $385,000.
- How much is my house worth in Irwin?
- A useful starting point is the Irwin median house price of $450,000 (units $385,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Irwin postcode?
- Irwin is in the 6525 postcode, in WA, in the Irwin region.
- Where is Irwin?
- Irwin is a suburb in the Irwin area, WA 6525.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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