Coonabidgee
WA 6503 • Western Australia
About Coonabidgee
Coonabidgee is a rural locality in Western Australia's outer metropolitan fringe, located approximately 55 kilometres north of Perth within postcode 6503. Covering a large area of nearly 45 square kilometres, the locality had a small population of around 126 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its predominantly agricultural and semi-rural character. The area sits within the Gingin Shire and is part of the broader Swan coastal plain.
Life in Coonabidgee is quiet and rural, attracting hobby farmers, lifestyle block owners, and those seeking affordable acreage within reasonable distance of Perth. The locality is close to the town of Gingin, which provides essential services and a strong community feel. Residents enjoy the wide open spaces, market gardens, and natural bushland that characterise this part of the Swan coastal plain, while Perth's northern suburbs are accessible within an hour's drive.
Coonabidgee falls under postcode 6503 and is governed by the Gingin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6503
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6503 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6503; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Gingin approx 10 km away
Rural locality with no footpaths or local amenities; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Daw Street