Donnybrook-Balingup
Wilga
Wilga at a glance
Median house
$231,000
Median unit
$154,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Wilga.
Wilga (6243) sits in the Donnybrook-Balingup region of Western Australia. The median house here is $231,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Wilga has roughly 71 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.
Houses change hands at $231,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $154,800, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $46,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Wilga on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$231,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $154,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$231,000
$154,800
71
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.50% (median rent $200/wk against a $231,000 price tag). Units yield 6.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.50%
Based on $231,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.72%
Based on $154,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wilga's population at 71, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
71
Median age
45
Family households
54%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wilga 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wilga.
Local schools for Wilga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boyup Brook District High School
Greenbushes Primary School
Balingup Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wilga.
- What is the median house price in Wilga?
- The median house price in Wilga, WA 6243 is $231,000. The median unit price is $154,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wilga postcode?
- Wilga is in the 6243 postcode, in WA, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- What is the average rent in Wilga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Wilga?
- There are 13 schools serving Wilga on this page, including St Mary's Catholic School, Boyup Brook District High School, Greenbushes Primary School.
- How walkable is Wilga?
- Wilga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wilga?
- Wilga is close to Wilga West, Benjinup, Mcalinden, Noggerup, Grimwade.
- What is the population of Wilga?
- Wilga has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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