Boyanup, WA 6237 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boyanup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6237, home to 1,304 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Capel local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 170 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,304
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,609 /week
- Median personal income
- $745 /week
- Median family income
- $2,005 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Capel
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Boyanup Primary School
- Child Side School
- Dardanup Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- South Western Hwy Transwa Boyanup
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.4% of the 651 resolvable premises in Boyanup. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 97.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
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 Boyanup?
Boyanup (WA 6237) had 1,304 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Capel local government area.
What is the median rent in Boyanup?
The median advertised rent in Boyanup is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boyanup?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Boyanup covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Boyanup Primary School (0.3 km), Child Side School (1.1 km), Dardanup Primary School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boyanup?
Boyanup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boyanup?
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 Boyanup?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Boyanup 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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