Katanning at a glance
Median house
$254,000
Median unit
$365,000
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,637
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Katanning.
The postcode for Katanning is 6317 (WA).
The median house price in Katanning is $254,000.
Katanning (6317) sits in the Dumbleyung region of Western Australia. The median house here is $254,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Katanning has roughly 3,637 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Katanning scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Katanning's population at 3,637, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,637
Median age
38
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $254,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $365,000, roughly -44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $51,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Katanning on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$254,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $365,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$254,000
$365,000
3,637
Median age: 38
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.09% (median rent $200/wk against a $254,000 price tag). Units yield 2.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.09%
Based on $254,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.85%
Based on $365,000 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 202662%
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.
34
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Katanning.
Local schools for Katanning
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Government School Catchment
Katanning Primary School
Braeside Primary School
Katanning Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Katanning.
- What is the median house price in Katanning?
- The median house price in Katanning, WA 6317 is $254,000. The median unit price is $365,000.
- What is the Katanning postcode?
- Katanning is in the 6317 postcode, in WA, in the Dumbleyung region.
- Where is Katanning?
- Katanning is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6317, in the Dumbleyung region.
- What is the average rent in Katanning?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Katanning?
- There are 4 schools serving Katanning on this page, including Katanning Primary School, St Patrick's School, Braeside Primary School.
- How walkable is Katanning?
- Katanning has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Katanning?
- Katanning is close to Pinwernying, Murdong, Marracoonda, Moojebing, Ewlyamartup.
- What is the population of Katanning?
- The population of Katanning is approximately 3,637 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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