St George Ranges
With a median age of 25, St George Ranges runs 15 years below the national figure, and that gap shapes much of what the data shows. Household income is at the 3.1st percentile nationally, meaning 97% of Australian households earn more. Yet 85.4% of residents stayed at the same address, pointing to a stable, place-rooted community across a remote 32,287 square kilometre footprint. Aboriginal language speakers number 461, roughly 41% of the population, making this one of WA's most distinctively Indigenous communities. The median house price of around $163,000 sits well below state averages, driven by a $70 weekly rent base.
Population
1,133
Median Age
25.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$730/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$163K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated median of $163,000, St George Ranges sits far below typical WA regional prices, reflecting its remote location and near-total renter profile of 98.8%. Only 1.2% of dwellings are owned outright. Monthly mortgage repayments average around $1,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.6% exceeds the standard stress threshold despite incomes at the 3.1st percentile nationally. The stock is 98.9% separate houses, with 3-bedroom dwellings most common at 51.6% and 4-plus bedroom homes at 32.9%. Price data is estimated from rent rather than recorded transactions, signalling very thin sale volumes.
For Buyers
At an estimated median of $163,000, St George Ranges sits far below typical WA regional prices, reflecting its remote location and near-total renter profile of 98.8%. Only 1.2% of dwellings are owned outright. Monthly mortgage repayments average around $1,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.6% exceeds the standard stress threshold despite incomes at the 3.1st percentile nationally. The stock is 98.9% separate houses, with 3-bedroom dwellings most common at 51.6% and 4-plus bedroom homes at 32.9%. Price data is estimated from rent rather than recorded transactions, signalling very thin sale volumes.
For Investors
The investment case is structurally limited. Weekly rent averages $70 and the 13.9% vacancy rate indicates significant unoccupied stock. The 98.8% renter share would normally attract investors, but at $70 per week against a $163,000 median, gross yield is approximately 2.2%, below typical threshold returns. There were 0 development applications in the past 12 months. Household income is at the 3.1st percentile nationally, constraining rental growth capacity. The extremely remote location with 32,287 square kilometres and only 1,133 residents narrows the buyer and tenant pool considerably compared to any regional centre.
Demographics
The median age of 25 is 15 years below the national average, and the average household size is 3.6, which is 1.1 above national. Couples with children (482 families) far outnumber couples without children (126), consistent with a young family-oriented community. Aboriginal language speakers total 461 residents, around 41% of the population. Only 1.5% were born overseas, 20.1 percentage points below the national figure. University qualifications stand at 11.7%, some 18.4 points below national. English ancestry (31 residents), Irish (7) and Scottish (7) represent the main non-Indigenous heritage groups.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.9%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure profile is exceptional: 98.8% of residents rent and only 1.2% own outright, the inverse of typical Australian housing, reflecting community or government housing rather than private ownership. Separate houses account for 98.9% of dwellings, higher than both state and national norms. The 3-bedroom home dominates at 51.6%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 32.9%, consistent with the above-average household size of 3.6. Rent at $70 per week gives a rent-to-income ratio of 9.6%, below typical stress thresholds. The 13.9% vacancy rate is elevated, pointing to surplus stock relative to current demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,000
Rent / wk
$70
HH Size
3.6
Personal Income / wk
$271
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
13.9%
Unoccupied
45
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
9.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
12.8%
Couples, no children
981
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education dominates the local industry at 53.2% of employed residents (42 workers), far above any national sector share, because schooling infrastructure for a young remote population creates outsized local employment. Healthcare follows at 10.1% and Admin at 7.6%. The unemployment rate is 16.3%, well above the national average, and labour force participation is only 23.5%, meaning most working-age residents are not seeking employment. The not-in-labour-force count stands at 579 of 1,133 residents. Community and Personal service workers (45) form the largest occupation group, followed by Professionals (39).
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
24.0%
Participation
23.5%
Employed
159
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.7%
Postgraduate
1.6%
Born Overseas
1.5%
Dwellings
283
Transport to Work
Active transport is notably high: 44.6% of residents walk or cycle, well above the national figure of under 5%, because the remote community layout makes short-distance movement practical. Another 35.1% drive and 10.1% use public transport. Crime statistics are unavailable, so direct safety comparison with state or national rates is not possible. Volunteering is low at 3.8%. Rent stress is absent at a 9.6% rent-to-income ratio. No schools appear in this dataset, though Education employing 53.2% of local workers implies facilities operate within the community, likely as remote or community schools.
Drive
35.1%
Public Transport
10.1%
Walk / Cycle
44.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How St George Ranges compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St George Ranges a good suburb to live in?
St George Ranges suits those connected to the local Indigenous community or remote education and health services. With 85.4% of residents remaining at the same address, it has a stable population base. Household income is at the 3.1st percentile nationally and the median age is 25, reflecting a young, community-oriented area. The 13.9% vacancy rate means housing is available.
What is the median house price in St George Ranges?
The median house price is approximately $163,000, estimated from a weekly rent of $70. This is well below typical WA regional medians. Monthly mortgage repayments average around $1,000. With 98.8% of dwellings rented and only 1.2% owned outright, recorded transaction volumes are very low and price data carries higher uncertainty than in established markets.
What schools are in St George Ranges?
No schools are recorded inside the St George Ranges boundary in this dataset. However, Education is the single largest employer at 53.2% of the local workforce (42 workers), implying community or remote schooling facilities operate within the area and serve its young population, which has a median age of only 25.
Is St George Ranges safe?
Crime statistics are not available for St George Ranges. As a contextual indicator, residential stability is high with 85.4% of residents staying at the same address, and only 2.5% of residents (27 people) need daily assistance. No SEIFA disadvantage scores are recorded for this location, so a direct decile comparison with state or national levels cannot be made.
Is St George Ranges good for property investment?
The investment case is narrow. Weekly rent of $70 against an estimated median of $163,000 implies a gross yield of around 2.2%, below typical return thresholds. The vacancy rate is 13.9% and there were 0 development applications in the past 12 months. Household income at the 3.1st percentile nationally limits rental growth, and the remote location across 32,287 square kilometres further reduces buyer and tenant pool depth.
How is St George Ranges's population changing?
Formal population growth forecasts are unavailable for St George Ranges. The current population of 1,133 is spread across 32,287 square kilometres. The median age of 25 is 15 years below the national average and the average household size of 3.6 is 1.1 above national, suggesting family-led natural growth. There are 0 development applications in the past 12 months and overseas migration is negligible at 1.5% of residents.
What languages are spoken in St George Ranges?
Aboriginal languages are spoken by 461 residents, approximately 41% of the 1,133 population, making this one of WA's most linguistically distinctive communities. Only 1.5% of residents were born overseas, which is 20.1 percentage points below the national figure, so non-English European or Asian languages have minimal presence.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
Explore St George Ranges on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map