Gnowangerup District High SchoolCombinedGovernment16
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
16
Reading
436
Writing
435
Numeracy
463
Grammar
449
Spelling
438
Administration
Fees
$141
Students
145
Ratio
14:1
Attend.
91%
Demographics
ICSEA
963
Gender
48%/52%
Indig.
17%
LBOTE
23%
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1458/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
6.8%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
3.4%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Gnowangerup
Full-time 27.2%Part-time 13.9%Unemployed 3.0%Not in labour 55.9%
Dwelling Types
Gnowangerup
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Gnowangerup
Car 82.5%Walk 13.8%WFH 3.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.0%
Philippines
7.4%
England
3.2%
New Zealand
2.1%
South Africa
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
88.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Gnowangerup
Is Gnowangerup safe?
Gnowangerup has a safety score of 32/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Katanning (8/100), Cranbrook (WA) (40/100), Kendenup (55/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Gnowangerup?
Median weekly rent in Gnowangerup is $360/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Katanning ($450/wk), Cranbrook (WA) ($350/wk), Kendenup ($398/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Gnowangerup?
Gnowangerup has a school rating of 16/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Gnowangerup District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Gnowangerup affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Gnowangerup is $205K, up 18.2% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $170K. For renters, median weekly rent is $360/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Katanning ($355K), Cranbrook (WA) ($163K), Kendenup ($448K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/gnowangerup
Gnowangerup is a modest-sized suburb around 300 km from central Perth with a population of 568. At $205k and rent of $360/week, the local housing market is 80% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 32/100 sits 20 points below the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 16/100, below the Perth average.
The suburb's median age of 39 and household income of $1,458/week sit near the broader average.