Glenlynn, WA 6256 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Glenlynn is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6256, home to 112 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 235 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$225 /wk
Population112
Median age45
Area43.3 km²
To CBD235 km
LGABridgetown-Greenbushes

Demographics

Population
112
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,916 /week
Median personal income
$872 /week
Median family income
$2,125 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Statistical region (SA4)
Bunbury
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$225 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,080
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Bridgetown High School Secondary · Government
  • St Brigid's School Other · Independent
  • Bridgetown Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 80.0% of the 45 resolvable premises in Glenlynn. 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: 80.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Glenlynn?

Glenlynn (WA 6256) had 112 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area.

What is the median rent in Glenlynn?

The median advertised rent in Glenlynn is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Glenlynn?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Glenlynn covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bridgetown High School (5 km), St Brigid's School (5.3 km), Bridgetown Primary School (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Glenlynn?

Glenlynn is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (80% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Glenlynn?

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.

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