Waroona at a glance
Median house
$437,500
Median unit
$299,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,868
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Waroona.
The postcode for Waroona is 6215 (WA).
The median house price in Waroona is $437,500.
Waroona (6215) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia. The median house here is $437,500, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Waroona has roughly 2,868 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.
Waroona 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waroona's population at 2,868, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,868
Median age
48
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $437,500 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $299,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $88,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Waroona on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$437,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $299,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$437,500
$299,000
2,868
Median age: 48
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.09% (median rent $260/wk against a $437,500 price tag). Units yield 4.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), 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 20243.09%
Based on $437,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.70%
Based on $299,000 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 202675%
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Waroona.
Local schools for Waroona
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Government School Catchment
Waroona District High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Waroona.
- What is the median house price in Waroona?
- The median house price in Waroona, WA 6215 is $437,500. The median unit price is $299,000.
- What is the Waroona postcode?
- Waroona is in the 6215 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- Where is Waroona?
- Waroona is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6215, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Waroona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Waroona?
- There are 2 schools serving Waroona on this page, including St Joseph's School, Waroona District High School.
- How walkable is Waroona?
- Waroona has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waroona?
- Waroona is close to Hamel, Wagerup, Coolup, West Coolup, Yarloop.
- What is the population of Waroona?
- The population of Waroona is approximately 2,868 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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