Wagin, WA 6315

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Median house price

$275,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Wagin itself.

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Wagin at a glance

Median unit
$138,960
Population
1,448
Median age 51

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Wagin

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Wagin, houses changed hands at $275,000 in 2024, well below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Wagin itself. Units come in around $138,960, roughly 49% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $55,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Wagin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Wagin

Wagin (6315) sits in the Wickepin region of Western Australia. The median house here is $275,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.

Wagin has roughly 1,448 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Wagin scores 44/100 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 398 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.

Schools in Wagin

Schools serving Wagin: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Wagin District High School

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Woodanilling Primary School

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Dumbleyung Primary School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
44/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Wagin's population at 1,448, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.40% (median rent $180/wk against a $275,000 price tag). Units yield 7.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
3.40%
On the $275,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
7.30%
On the $138,960 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
398 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Wagin

What is the median house price in Wagin?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Wagin, WA 6315 is $275,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Wagin itself. The median unit price is $138,960.
How much is my house worth in Wagin?
A useful starting point is the Wagin median house price of $275,000 (units $138,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Wagin postcode?
Wagin is in the 6315 postcode, in WA, in the Wickepin region.
Where is Wagin?
Wagin is a suburb in the Wickepin area, WA 6315.
What is the average rent in Wagin?
The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $195.
What schools are in Wagin?
There are 3 schools serving Wagin on this page, including Wagin District High School, Woodanilling Primary School, Dumbleyung Primary School.
How walkable is Wagin?
Wagin has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wagin?
Wagin is close to Lime Lake, Gundaring, Minding, Piesseville, Jaloran.
What is the population of Wagin?
The population of Wagin is approximately 1,448 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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