Esperance is a town in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, on the Southern Ocean coastline approximately 720km east-southeast Perth.
Living in Esperance offers a unique lifestyle amidst the natural wonders of Australia’s south coast. Located a one-and-a-half-hour flight or an eight-hour drive south from Perth, Esperance immediately captivates residents and visitors alike with its pristine sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Renowned for having some of the best beaches in Australia, Esperance is truly an out-of-the-way and out-of-this-world destination.
Residents can bask in the beauty of Lucky Bay, home to Australia’s whitest sand, where friendly kangaroos often join beachgoers. The sprawling Cape Le Grand National Park, with its 20-kilometer hiking trail, provides opportunities to encounter diverse wildlife such as hermit crabs, starfish, seals, and dolphins. Watching the sunrise or sunset from the summit of Frenchman’s Peak offers a mesmerising view of the Recherche Archipelago’s sun-kissed islands, while Hellfire Bay’s high dunes create an idyllic picnic spot.
Esperance’s southern shoreline reveals more waterside wonders, including the iconic ‘rock with a hole’ at Twilight Beach and the sheltered swimming spot of Blue Haven Beach. Surfing enthusiasts can tackle reef breaks at West Beach, Fourth Beach, or Observatory Beach, while fishing aficionados can cast a line at Bandy Creek Harbour.
Venturing further afield, the rugged terrain of Fitzgerald River National Park calls, or you can take a scenic flight over the bubblegum pink waters of Lake Hillier and whale-watching tours between June and October add to the array of awe-inspiring natural landscapes.
The average population of Esperance sits around 2,144, and residents can enjoy all the usual amenities in abundance, such as cafes, parks, pubs, shops etc.
Median average land prices currently sit at $280,000 (as of November 2023)*
Families have plenty of schooling options including Esperance Primary School, Esperance Christian Primary School, Esperance Anglican Community School, Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Primary School, Nulsen Primary School, Esperance Education Support Centre, and Esperance Senior High School.
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*Source: REIWA SUBURB DATA
