Bayonet Head, WA 6330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bayonet Head is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6330, home to 3,272 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Albany local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 377 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,272
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,350 /week
- Median personal income
- $707 /week
- Median family income
- $1,613 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Albany
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Flinders Park Primary School
- Australian Christian College - Southlands
- Lower King Community Kindergarten
- St Joseph's College
- Spencer Park Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Yatana Rd After Lange St
- Yatana Rd Before Lange St
- Bayonet Head Rd Before Maddison Wy
- Taylor St After Yatana Rd
- Westall St After Kurannup Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 28 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.4% of the 1,535 resolvable premises in Bayonet Head. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bayonet Head?
Bayonet Head (WA 6330) had 3,272 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Albany local government area.
What is the median rent in Bayonet Head?
The median advertised rent in Bayonet Head is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bayonet Head?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bayonet Head covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Flinders Park Primary School (0.2 km), Australian Christian College - Southlands (2.1 km), Lower King Community Kindergarten (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bayonet Head?
Bayonet Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bayonet Head?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). 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 Bayonet Head?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bayonet Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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