Moresby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
944
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Moresby.
The postcode for Moresby is 6530 (WA).
Moresby (6530) sits in the Chapman Valley region of Western Australia.
Moresby has roughly 944 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Moresby 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moresby's population at 944, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
944
Median age
43
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
944
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moresby.
Local schools for Moresby
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Government School Catchment
Waggrakine Primary School
Bluff Point Primary School
Meekatharra School Of The Air
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Frequently asked
About Moresby.
- What is the Moresby postcode?
- Moresby is in the 6530 postcode, in WA, in the Chapman Valley region.
- Where is Moresby?
- Moresby is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6530, in the Chapman Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Moresby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Moresby?
- There are 20 schools serving Moresby on this page, including Geraldton Christian College, Waggrakine Primary School, Bluff Point Primary School.
- How walkable is Moresby?
- Moresby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Moresby?
- Moresby is close to Strathalbyn, Spalding, Bluff Point, Woorree, Webberton.
- What is the population of Moresby?
- The population of Moresby is approximately 944 (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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