City Guide · Regional WA, WA
The best suburbs to rent in Regional WA.
Regional WA offers regional Western Australia living without cutting Regional WA off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 86 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 642.5k
- Median weekly rent
- $278
- Renters
- 29.2%
- Suburbs
- 86
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Regional WA
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives Regional WA a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options across Regional WA — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Suburbs in Regional WA
Albany
Albany — median rent $300/wk, 32.7% renters, population 14,828.
Albany Surrounds
Albany Surrounds — median rent $250/wk, 14.9% renters, population 3,707.
Ashburton (WA)
Ashburton (WA) — median rent $48/wk, 76.0% renters, population 7,391.
Augusta
Augusta — median rent $300/wk, 20.6% renters, population 6,595.
Australind - Leschenault
Australind - Leschenault — median rent $350/wk, 18.5% renters, population 19,256.
Bayonet Head - Lower King
Bayonet Head - Lower King — median rent $340/wk, 18.3% renters, population 5,211.
Boulder
Boulder — median rent $300/wk, 32.9% renters, population 7,150.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook — median rent $260/wk, 16.7% renters, population 7,068.
Brookton
Brookton — median rent $200/wk, 20.5% renters, population 3,504.
Broome
Broome — median rent $330/wk, 50.7% renters, population 14,660.
Busselton - East
Busselton - East — median rent $360/wk, 26.8% renters, population 9,359.
Busselton - West
Busselton - West — median rent $350/wk, 24.6% renters, population 19,292.
Busselton Surrounds
Busselton Surrounds — median rent $420/wk, 18.7% renters, population 11,900.
Capel
Capel — median rent $330/wk, 16.4% renters, population 5,457.
Carnarvon
Carnarvon — median rent $215/wk, 41.9% renters, population 4,879.
Chittering
Chittering — median rent $320/wk, 8.2% renters, population 5,930.
College Grove - Carey Park
College Grove - Carey Park — median rent $280/wk, 41.0% renters, population 6,976.
Collie
Collie — median rent $250/wk, 19.5% renters, population 8,812.
Cunderdin
Cunderdin — median rent $169/wk, 21.2% renters, population 3,789.
Dalyellup
Dalyellup — median rent $350/wk, 28.4% renters, population 9,770.
Dardanup
Dardanup — median rent $260/wk, 13.6% renters, population 3,286.
Dawesville - Bouvard
Dawesville - Bouvard — median rent $350/wk, 14.4% renters, population 8,498.
Denmark
Denmark — median rent $300/wk, 20.5% renters, population 6,310.
Derby - West Kimberley
Derby - West Kimberley — median rent $100/wk, 72.3% renters, population 7,045.
Donnybrook - Balingup
Donnybrook - Balingup — median rent $290/wk, 14.6% renters, population 6,155.
Dowerin
Dowerin — median rent $163/wk, 22.6% renters, population 3,801.
East Bunbury - Glen Iris
East Bunbury - Glen Iris — median rent $300/wk, 29.3% renters, population 7,195.
East Pilbara
East Pilbara — median rent $70/wk, 61.6% renters, population 5,910.
Eaton - Pelican Point
Eaton - Pelican Point — median rent $350/wk, 20.3% renters, population 12,327.
Esperance
Esperance — median rent $270/wk, 30.0% renters, population 12,003.
Esperance Surrounds
Esperance Surrounds — median rent $233/wk, 21.9% renters, population 3,966.
Exmouth
Exmouth — median rent $263/wk, 39.1% renters, population 4,659.
Falcon - Wannanup
Falcon - Wannanup — median rent $320/wk, 21.6% renters, population 9,664.
Gelorup - Stratham
Gelorup - Stratham — median rent $400/wk, 5.8% renters, population 3,042.
Geraldton
Geraldton — median rent $230/wk, 38.6% renters, population 11,888.
Geraldton - East
Geraldton - East — median rent $225/wk, 21.1% renters, population 7,824.
Geraldton - North
Geraldton - North — median rent $310/wk, 25.0% renters, population 8,546.
Geraldton - South
Geraldton - South — median rent $300/wk, 27.5% renters, population 10,333.
Gingin - Dandaragan
Gingin - Dandaragan — median rent $295/wk, 18.3% renters, population 8,929.
Gnowangerup
Gnowangerup — median rent $180/wk, 23.4% renters, population 2,862.
Greenfields
Greenfields — median rent $295/wk, 23.3% renters, population 9,869.
Halls Creek
Halls Creek — median rent $90/wk, 72.9% renters, population 3,603.
Halls Head - Erskine
Halls Head - Erskine — median rent $350/wk, 19.8% renters, population 19,905.
Harvey
Harvey — median rent $280/wk, 23.4% renters, population 9,309.
Irwin
Irwin — median rent $250/wk, 24.0% renters, population 3,680.
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie — median rent $300/wk, 38.1% renters, population 13,213.
Kalgoorlie - North
Kalgoorlie - North — median rent $330/wk, 37.7% renters, population 8,711.
Kambalda - Coolgardie - Norseman
Kambalda - Coolgardie - Norseman — median rent $200/wk, 33.6% renters, population 4,389.
Karratha
Karratha — median rent $320/wk, 60.0% renters, population 17,013.
Katanning
Katanning — median rent $200/wk, 28.4% renters, population 4,512.
Kojonup
Kojonup — median rent $179/wk, 23.0% renters, population 4,053.
Kulin
Kulin — median rent $160/wk, 19.8% renters, population 4,249.
Kununurra
Kununurra — median rent $230/wk, 60.1% renters, population 7,477.
Leinster - Leonora
Leinster - Leonora — median rent $70/wk, 60.7% renters, population 4,804.
Little Grove - Elleker
Little Grove - Elleker — median rent $275/wk, 14.2% renters, population 3,679.
Mandurah
Mandurah — median rent $270/wk, 49.3% renters, population 10,256.
Mandurah - East
Mandurah - East — median rent $320/wk, 19.9% renters, population 6,599.
Mandurah - North
Mandurah - North — median rent $350/wk, 21.1% renters, population 21,261.
Mandurah - South
Mandurah - South — median rent $280/wk, 29.6% renters, population 11,323.
Manjimup
Manjimup — median rent $240/wk, 30.8% renters, population 5,447.
Margaret River
Margaret River — median rent $380/wk, 25.9% renters, population 10,193.
McKail - Willyung
McKail - Willyung — median rent $295/wk, 25.8% renters, population 11,333.
Meekatharra
Meekatharra — median rent $120/wk, 40.6% renters, population 3,153.
Merredin
Merredin — median rent $200/wk, 26.0% renters, population 4,893.
Moora
Moora — median rent $214/wk, 23.4% renters, population 4,471.
Morawa
Morawa — median rent $175/wk, 20.8% renters, population 3,876.
Mukinbudin
Mukinbudin — median rent $133/wk, 23.3% renters, population 3,005.
Murray
Murray — median rent $280/wk, 25.4% renters, population 2,376.
Narrogin
Narrogin — median rent $240/wk, 30.8% renters, population 4,370.
Newman
Newman — median rent $110/wk, 76.5% renters, population 4,239.
Northam
Northam — median rent $250/wk, 23.2% renters, population 11,358.
Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough
Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough — median rent $225/wk, 18.0% renters, population 5,679.
Pemberton
Pemberton — median rent $240/wk, 16.8% renters, population 5,198.
Pinjarra
Pinjarra — median rent $300/wk, 18.8% renters, population 10,263.
Plantagenet
Plantagenet — median rent $225/wk, 19.1% renters, population 5,388.
Port Hedland
Port Hedland — median rent $210/wk, 67.0% renters, population 4,253.
Roebourne
Roebourne — median rent $150/wk, 63.7% renters, population 5,187.
Roebuck
Roebuck — median rent $100/wk, 61.3% renters, population 2,310.
South Bunbury - Bunbury
South Bunbury - Bunbury — median rent $310/wk, 32.4% renters, population 12,760.
South Hedland
South Hedland — median rent $240/wk, 67.3% renters, population 11,046.
Toodyay
Toodyay — median rent $285/wk, 11.4% renters, population 4,601.
Wagin
Wagin — median rent $190/wk, 18.4% renters, population 4,859.
Waroona
Waroona — median rent $260/wk, 17.2% renters, population 4,234.
Withers - Usher
Withers - Usher — median rent $250/wk, 39.0% renters, population 5,119.
York - Beverley
York - Beverley — median rent $250/wk, 14.9% renters, population 5,158.
Regional WA rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Regional WA as a whole.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Regional WA?
Rent varies meaningfully across Regional WA's 86 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Regional WA-wide median of $278/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
What's the median rent in Regional WA?
$278 a week, population-weighted across all 86 profiled Regional WA suburbs (2021 Census).
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Regional WA?
86 real Regional WA SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Regional WA a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Regional WA — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Regional WA spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 86 profiled suburbs, from 29.2% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
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