Moving to Gnowangerup WA 6335
What the official numbers say about living in Gnowangerup — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $1,458 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gnowangerup shrank 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (599 → 568 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gnowangerup scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers).
Nearest airport: Katanning Airport, 41.8 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 298 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 4 parks — see them all on the Gnowangerup profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gnowangerup District High School 200 m · Woodthorpe Southern 1.5 km
Groceries: IGA Gnowangerup 150 m
Parks and reserves: Gnowangerup Community Park - Nobarach Park 200 m · Varey Park 350 m · Pioneer Park 600 m · Aylmore Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gnowangerup, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Galah · Yellow-throated Miner · Australian Magpie · Australian Ringneck · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gnowangerup, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnowangerup here | 568 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Broomehill Village | 211 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Katanning | 3,637 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Cranbrook | 505 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gnowangerup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of O'Connor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6335 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gnowangerup profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 599 people to 568. It sits about 298 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gnowangerup council, and the federal seat is O'Connor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Broomehill Village · Katanning · Cranbrook.
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