Eaton, WA 6232 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Eaton is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6232, home to 8,669 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dardanup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 152 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,669
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,485 /week
- Median personal income
- $717 /week
- Median family income
- $1,837 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Dardanup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Eaton Community College
- Glen Huon Primary School
- Clifton Park Primary School
- Eaton Primary School
- Picton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 44 bus stops
- Recreation Dr Before Finch Wy
- Recreation Dr After Finch Wy
- Recreation Dr Eaton Fair Shopping Ctr
- Recreation Dr Before Albatross Cr
- College Access Rd Eaton Community College
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 12 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 33 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.8% of the 3,950 resolvable premises in Eaton. 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: 28.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eaton?
Eaton (WA 6232) had 8,669 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Dardanup local government area.
What is the median rent in Eaton?
The median advertised rent in Eaton is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Eaton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Eaton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Eaton Community College (0.3 km), Glen Huon Primary School (0.7 km), Clifton Park Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Eaton?
Eaton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Eaton?
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 Eaton?
44 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Eaton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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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