Shire of Murray

Waroona

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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Day to day

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$437,500

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$299,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,868

Median age: 48

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For investors

Investment overview.

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 2024

3.09%

Based on $437,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

4.70%

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 2026

75%

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Waroona.

Local schools for Waroona

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Waroona District High School

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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

724 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.7°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.1°C

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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.

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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