Donnybrook, WA 6239 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Donnybrook is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6239, home to 3,035 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 179 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,035
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,279 /week
- Median personal income
- $627 /week
- Median family income
- $1,554 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Donnybrook-Balingup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,486
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Donnybrook District High School
- St Mary's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Donnybrook
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 9 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.1% of the 1,625 resolvable premises in Donnybrook. 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: 29.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 16.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donnybrook?
Donnybrook (WA 6239) had 3,035 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
What is the median rent in Donnybrook?
The median advertised rent in Donnybrook is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Donnybrook?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Donnybrook covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Donnybrook District High School (0.5 km), St Mary's School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Donnybrook?
Donnybrook is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Donnybrook?
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 Donnybrook?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Donnybrook 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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