Balingup, WA 6253 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Balingup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6253, home to 565 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 203 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $944 /week
- Median personal income
- $540 /week
- Median family income
- $1,271 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Donnybrook-Balingup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,348
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Balingup Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Bridgetown Rd Transwa Balingup
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.2% of the 377 resolvable premises in Balingup. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 95.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balingup?
Balingup (WA 6253) had 565 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
What is the median rent in Balingup?
The median advertised rent in Balingup is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Balingup?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Balingup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Balingup Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Balingup?
Balingup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Balingup?
Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Balingup?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Balingup centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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