Full-time 27.3%Part-time 14.3%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 55.7%
Dwelling Types
Katanning
House 89.4%Semi-detached 9.6%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
Katanning
Car 87.3%Transit 4.7%Walk 4.5%WFH 3.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.5%
New Zealand
3.5%
England
3.0%
South Africa
1.2%
Philippines
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
75.8%
Mandarin
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Katanning
Is Katanning safe?
Katanning has a safety score of 8/100, which is well 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: Wagin (34/100), Kojonup (32/100), Gnowangerup (32/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Katanning?
Median weekly rent in Katanning is $450/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wagin ($450/wk), Kojonup ($500/wk), Gnowangerup ($360/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Katanning?
Katanning has a school rating of 26/100 across 4 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Katanning Senior High School (Secondary), St Patrick's School (Primary), Braeside Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Katanning affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Katanning is $355K, up 25.9% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $235K. For renters, median weekly rent is $450/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wagin ($365K), Kojonup ($388K), Gnowangerup ($205K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Katanning is one of regional WA's most unexpected towns, a Great Southern service hub that punches above its size through genuine cultural diversity, anchored by a large Muslim community built around the meatworks. The All Ages Playground draws families from across the region, and the town has held its population while nearby Wheatbelt centres have shrunk. It is affordable, community-oriented and surprisingly distinctive, though remote, car-dependent and carrying the weight of a difficult history. At $355k and rent of $450/week, the local housing market is 65% below the Perth metro median.
The area's 8/100 safety rating is 44 points below the metro average of 52. It has 4 schools with a combined rating of 26/100, around average.
The suburb's median age of 38 and household income of $1,308/week sit near the broader average.