Molloy Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
163
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Molloy Island.
The postcode for Molloy Island is 6290 (WA).
Molloy Island (6290) sits in the Augusta Margaret River region of Western Australia.
Molloy Island has roughly 163 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Molloy Island 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Molloy Island's population at 163, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
163
Median age
63
Family households
66%
Lone person
34%
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)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
163
Median age: 63
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Molloy Island.
Local schools for Molloy Island
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Government School Catchment
Augusta Primary School
Karridale Primary School
Rapids Landing Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Molloy Island.
- What is the Molloy Island postcode?
- Molloy Island is in the 6290 postcode, in WA, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- Where is Molloy Island?
- Molloy Island is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6290, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- What is the average rent in Molloy Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Molloy Island?
- There are 8 schools serving Molloy Island on this page, including Augusta Primary School, Karridale Primary School, Margaret River Independent School.
- How walkable is Molloy Island?
- Molloy Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Molloy Island?
- Molloy Island is close to Kudardup, Scott River, East Augusta, Augusta, Karridale.
- What is the population of Molloy Island?
- The population of Molloy Island is approximately 163 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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