Moving to Webberton WA 6530
What the official numbers say about living in Webberton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $220 a week, against a median household income of $1,350 a week.
About 51% of homes are owner-occupied and 49% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Webberton grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (144 → 158 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, China, Indonesia; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Macedonian, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Webberton scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers).
Nearest bus interchange: Transwa Geraldton, 2.6 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Geraldton Airport, 8.4 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 375 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 18 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 23 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Webberton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Strathalbyn Christian College 1.3 km · Saint Lawrence's Primary School 1.4 km · Allendale Primary School 1.5 km · Geraldton Camp School 1.5 km · Geraldton Grammar School 1.6 km · Meekatharra School of the Air 1.6 km · Bluff Point Primary School 1.8 km · Geraldton Flexible School 2.1 km
Groceries: Coles 2.2 km · ALDI 2.7 km · IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Muir Park 950 m · Bugara Park 1.1 km · Wonthella Federation Community Park 1.2 km · AMC Park 1.3 km · Jenner Park 1.4 km · Lillian Shaw Park 1.4 km · Rundle Park 1.5 km · Tersonia Public Open Space 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Webberton, most often seen first: Laughing Turtle-dove · Rock Dove · Magpie-lark · Silver Gull · Willie Wagtail · White-plumed Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Webberton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webberton here | 158 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Wonthella | 1,711 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Beresford | 1,463 | — | 4/10 | 8% |
| Spalding | 1,992 | — | 1/10 | 17% |
| Bluff Point | 1,381 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
| Woorree | 1,295 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Geraldton | 3,246 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Greater Geraldton — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6530 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Webberton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $220 a week, and about 49% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 144 people to 158. It sits about 375 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Greater Geraldton council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Webberton vs Wonthella · Webberton vs Beresford.
Nearby guides: Wonthella · Beresford · Spalding · Bluff Point · Woorree · Geraldton.
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