Waterloo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
144
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Waterloo.
The postcode for Waterloo is 6228 (WA).
Waterloo (6228) sits in the Dardanup region of Western Australia.
Waterloo has roughly 144 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Waterloo 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterloo's population at 144, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
144
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
144
Median age: 49
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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 Waterloo.
Local schools for Waterloo
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Government School Catchment
Glen Huon Primary School
Eaton Community College
River Valley Primary 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 Waterloo.
- What is the Waterloo postcode?
- Waterloo is in the 6228 postcode, in WA, in the Dardanup region.
- Where is Waterloo?
- Waterloo is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6228, in the Dardanup region.
- What is the average rent in Waterloo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Waterloo?
- There are 17 schools serving Waterloo on this page, including Glen Huon Primary School, Eaton Community College, River Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Waterloo?
- Waterloo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waterloo?
- Waterloo is close to Picton East, Paradise, Millbridge, Burekup, Eaton.
- What is the population of Waterloo?
- The population of Waterloo is approximately 144 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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