Gascoyne
Shark Bay
Shark Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
995
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Shark Bay.
Shark Bay (6537) sits in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Shark Bay has roughly 995 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Shark Bay 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shark Bay's population at 995, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
995
Median age
43
Family households
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Lone person
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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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
995
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shark Bay.
Local schools for Shark Bay
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Government School Catchment
Shark Bay School
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Frequently asked
About Shark Bay.
- What is the Shark Bay postcode?
- Shark Bay is in the 6537 postcode, in WA, in the Gascoyne region.
- What is the average rent in Shark Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Shark Bay?
- There are 1 schools serving Shark Bay on this page, including Shark Bay School.
- How walkable is Shark Bay?
- Shark Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shark Bay?
- Shark Bay is close to Francois Peron National Park, Dirk Hartog Island, Dirk Hartog, Denham, Useless Loop.
- What is the population of Shark Bay?
- Shark Bay has approximately 995 residents. 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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