Waroona
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Waroona, WA 6215.
About Waroona
Welcome to Waroona
Waroona sits about 110 kilometres south of Perth, on the coastal plain between the Peel region and the timber country of the South West. It's the sort of town where the pace slows noticeably once you turn off the highway, with wide streets, a working main strip, and the Darling Scarp rising to the east giving the district a distinctive backdrop.
With a population of just 2,868 and a median age of 48, Waroona has long appealed to families after space, retirees looking for a quieter change of scene, and rural-lifestyle buyers wanting acreage without giving up access to schools and shops. It's a town that still functions as a genuine service centre for the surrounding farming and forestry country, rather than a commuter dormitory, and that gives it a self-contained, unhurried character.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Waroona revolves around its compact town centre, where a handful of cafes, bakeries, pubs and takeaways cover most day-to-day needs. It's not a dining destination in the way some coastal towns are, but that's part of the appeal for residents who value convenience over choice, and who are just as likely to be found at the local footy club or fishing the Waroona Dam as sitting in a café. The nearby Lane Poole Reserve and Preston River add a real outdoors dimension to weekends, drawing locals and visitors alike for camping, swimming and bushwalking through jarrah forest.
Schools & families
Waroona District High School serves the town from kindergarten through to Year 10, giving local families a single, familiar school community through most of their children's education without the need to travel. For senior secondary years, families typically look to larger centres further afield, but the presence of a comprehensive district high school in town is a genuine drawcard for households wanting continuity and a close-knit school environment while the kids are young.
Getting around
Waroona is well placed on the South Western Highway, making Perth, Mandurah and Bunbury all realistic drives for work, shopping or medical appointments. The town also sits on the Australind passenger rail line, giving residents a rail option to Perth without relying solely on the car. Locally, the town is easy to navigate on foot or by bike, and the neighbouring locality of Hamel, just to the north, is close enough that many residents treat the two as a single community for day-to-day purposes.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Waroona is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 77% of current listings, reflecting the town's rural and semi-rural character. Land sales account for a further 17% of listings, pointing to ongoing opportunities for buyers wanting to build rather than buy established, while townhouses make up just 6%, underlining that this is very much a house-and-land market rather than a medium-density one. Expect a mix of older weatherboard and brick-and-tile homes on generous blocks, along with newer builds on the town's fringes and larger rural-residential lots on the approach to Hamel.
The property market
Waroona's median house price currently sits at $575,000, and the market has moved solidly, with recent growth of 19.8% putting the town among the stronger performers in the wider Peel and South West corridor. That kind of movement tends to reflect a broader trend of buyers priced out of Perth and coastal centres looking further afield for value, space and a slower pace of life, and Waroona's mix of town blocks and rural-residential land gives it appeal across several buyer types. With land still making up a meaningful share of listings, there's scope for both established-home buyers and those wanting to build to find a foothold in the market.
Market snapshot
Waroona property market
Median sale price
$575k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$500k
Median
$575k
Premium
$1.47m
Days on market
22
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
29
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +22.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Waroona by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Waroona, WA 6215.
Population
2,868
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$1,264
median, per week
Median rent
$270
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Waroona
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Waroona
$580k
43 Recreation Road
Sold ~July 2026
$549k
48 South Western Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
24 King Street
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
59 Lyons Road
Sold ~July 2026
$575k
7A Folkstone Court
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
135 South Western Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
20 Hill Street
Sold ~July 2026
$180k
19A Logue Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Waroona
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Price map around Waroona
Every listing for sale near Waroona, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Waroona suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Waroona?
The median house price in Waroona, WA is $575k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 19.8%.
Is Waroona a good place to live?
Waroona is a town in the Peel region of Western Australia along the South Western Highway, between Pinjarra and Harvey. Waroona is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 2,868 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Waroona?
Waroona has a population of 2,868 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
What schools are in Waroona?
There is 1 school in or near Waroona, including Waroona District High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Waroona?
Properties in Waroona take around 22 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Waroona?
Entry-level properties in Waroona start around $500k, while premium homes reach $1.47m.
What suburbs are near Waroona?
Suburbs near Waroona include Hamel.
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