Derby-West Kimberley
Waterbank
Waterbank at a glance
Population
110
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Waterbank.
Waterbank (6725) sits in the Derby-West Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Waterbank has roughly 110 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterbank's population at 110, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
110
Median age
52
Family households
41%
Lone person
37%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
110
Median age: 52
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waterbank.
Local schools for Waterbank
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Government School Catchment
Broome North Primary School
Roebuck Primary School
Broome Senior High School
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Frequently asked
About Waterbank.
- What is the Waterbank postcode?
- Waterbank is in the 6725 postcode, in WA, in the Derby-West Kimberley region.
- What is the average rent in Waterbank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Waterbank?
- There are 7 schools serving Waterbank on this page, including Broome North Primary School, Roebuck Primary School, Broome Senior High School.
- What suburbs are near Waterbank?
- Waterbank is close to Bilingurr, Djugun, Cable Beach, Broome, Roebuck.
- What is the population of Waterbank?
- Waterbank has approximately 110 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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