Jerramungup
West River
West River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about West River.
West River (6346) sits in the Jerramungup region of Western Australia.
West River has roughly 71 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
West River 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West River's population at 71, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 30% lone person).
Population
71
Median age
41
Family households
56%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$179/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
71
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in West River.
Local schools for West River
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Government School Catchment
Ravensthorpe District High School
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Frequently asked
About West River.
- What is the West River postcode?
- West River is in the 6346 postcode, in WA, in the Jerramungup region.
- What is the average rent in West River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
- What schools are in West River?
- There are 1 schools serving West River on this page, including Ravensthorpe District High School.
- How walkable is West River?
- West River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West River?
- West River is close to Dunn Rock, Magenta, Mount Madden, Fitzgerald, Ravensthorpe.
- What is the population of West River?
- West River has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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