Average rent in Exmouth, WA2026

Exmouth sits in the Upper Gascoyne local government area, 824km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 4,659 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $263/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 39% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$263/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,659

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Perth
824 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
72%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Upper Gascoyne

Renting in Exmouth

Exmouth sits below the Western Australia median, with the typical renter paying $263/week — 22% less than the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 51% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 39% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (72%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,659, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 19% of residents were born overseas. Exmouth is 824km from Perth, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Exmouth?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Exmouth, WA was $263. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Exmouth rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Exmouth came in at $263 — 22% below. Exmouth sits 824km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 72% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Exmouth have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Exmouth's $263/week (ABS 2021) include Dardanup, Waroona, Bridgetown - Boyup Brook. Welshpool, Parmelia - Orelia, Esperance sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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