Esperance, WA 6297

A small-town pace, well outside Western Australia's capital and all the better for it.

  • Regional lifestyle
  • $270/wk Median
  • 30.0% Renters

Esperance Rental Market Statistics

Population
12k
Median age
42
Median weekly rent
$270
To the CBD
597km
Walkability
1
Schools within 3 km
4

ABS 2021 Census

Esperance Neighbourhood & Lifestyle

Parks & Green Space

A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.

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.

Shopping

Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.

Signature Spotlight

Country Lifestyle

Esperance is a regional Western Australia community of 12,003 residents, with 30.0% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $270 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Western Australia's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.

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Around Esperance

Esperance Memorial Park

A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.

Esperance Showgrounds

A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.

Available Rental Properties in Esperance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Esperance

Real questions renters ask before moving to Esperance.

How much does it cost to rent in Esperance?

Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Esperance is $270. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $270 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.

What's the community like in Esperance?

Locals describe Esperance as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 12,003, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.

Is Esperance walkable?

Esperance carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.

Is Esperance a good suburb for renters?

Yes. Esperance has a 30.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.

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