Average rent in Gnowangerup, WA2026

Gnowangerup sits in the Kent local government area, 336km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 2,862 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $180/week — below the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 23% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$180/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,862

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Perth
336 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Kent

Renting in Gnowangerup

Gnowangerup sits below the Western Australia median, with the typical renter paying $180/week — 47% less than the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 62% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 23% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (95%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 2,862, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation is Managers. 13% of residents were born overseas. Gnowangerup is 336km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Gnowangerup?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gnowangerup, WA was $180. 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 Gnowangerup rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Gnowangerup sat at $180 — 47% below the state average. The suburb is 336km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (95% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gnowangerup have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Gnowangerup's $180/week (ABS 2021) include Kojonup, Morawa, Cunderdin. Wagin, Katanning, Merredin 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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