Boyup Brook, WA 6244 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boyup Brook is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6244, home to 938 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Arthur local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 212 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 938
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,102 /week
- Median personal income
- $633 /week
- Median family income
- $1,419 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Boyup Brook
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,088
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Mary's Catholic School
- Boyup Brook District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Forrest St Transwa Boyup Brook
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.8% of the 589 resolvable premises in Boyup Brook. 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: 95.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.2%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boyup Brook?
Boyup Brook (WA 6244) had 938 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Boyup Brook local government area.
What is the median rent in Boyup Brook?
The median advertised rent in Boyup Brook is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boyup Brook?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Boyup Brook covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Mary's Catholic School (0.6 km), Boyup Brook District High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boyup Brook?
Boyup Brook is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boyup Brook?
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 Boyup Brook?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Boyup Brook centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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