Mount Observation at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,485
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Mount Observation.
The postcode for Mount Observation is 6302 (WA).
Mount Observation (6302) sits in the Beverley region of Western Australia.
Mount Observation has roughly 3,485 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Mount Observation 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Observation's population at 3,485, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,485
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,485
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount Observation.
Local schools for Mount Observation
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Government School Catchment
Bakers Hill Primary School
Wundowie Primary School
Wooroloo Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Observation.
- What is the Mount Observation postcode?
- Mount Observation is in the 6302 postcode, in WA, in the Beverley region.
- Where is Mount Observation?
- Mount Observation is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6302, in the Beverley region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Observation?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Mount Observation?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Observation on this page, including Bakers Hill Primary School, Wundowie Primary School, Wooroloo Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Observation?
- Mount Observation has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Mount Observation?
- Mount Observation is close to Woottating, Flynn, Inkpen, The Lakes, St Ronans.
- What is the population of Mount Observation?
- The population of Mount Observation is approximately 3,485 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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