Full-time 21.4%Part-time 14.7%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 61.3%
Dwelling Types
Wagin
House 93.4%Semi-detached 6.6%
Commute Mode
Wagin
Car 84.9%Transit 2.2%Walk 6.3%WFH 6.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.6%
England
6.3%
New Zealand
4.2%
Philippines
2.3%
Malaysia
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
94.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wagin
Is Wagin safe?
Wagin has a safety score of 34/100, 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrogin (12/100), Katanning (8/100), Kojonup (32/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wagin?
Median weekly rent in Wagin is $450/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrogin ($473/wk), Katanning ($450/wk), Kojonup ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wagin?
Wagin has a school rating of 29/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Wagin District High School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wagin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wagin is $365K, up 38.5% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $450/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Narrogin ($400K), Katanning ($355K), Kojonup ($388K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wagin
Wagin is a quiet Wheatbelt town best known for two things: the Giant Ram statue and the annual Woolarama agricultural show. A genuine slice of rural WA, it draws families and farming enthusiasts from Perth for a weekend of livestock, machinery, carnival rides, and country hospitality. Outside of event season it's a small, peaceful community, proudly working-class, deeply rooted in agriculture, and refreshingly unhurried. The median house price is $365k and rent of $450/week, 64% below the Perth metro median.
The area has a safety score of 34/100, 18 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 29/100 and around average.
At 51, the median age is higher than average, and households earn $1,073/week.