Wagin at a glance
Median house
$275,000
Median unit
$138,960
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
1,448
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Wagin.
The postcode for Wagin is 6315 (WA).
The median house price in Wagin is $275,000.
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.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,448
Median age
51
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $275,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$275,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $138,960.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$275,000
$138,960
1,448
Median age: 51
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For investors
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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.40%
Based on $275,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.30%
Based on $138,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wagin.
Local schools for Wagin
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Government School Catchment
Wagin District High School
Woodanilling Primary School
Dumbleyung Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wagin.
- What is the median house price in Wagin?
- The median house price in Wagin, WA 6315 is $275,000. The median unit price is $138,960.
- What is the Wagin postcode?
- Wagin is in the 6315 postcode, in WA, in the Wickepin region.
- Where is Wagin?
- Wagin is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6315, in the Wickepin region.
- 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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