Hester Brook, WA 6255 — Suburb Profile

In short

Hester Brook is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6255, home to 127 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Boyup Brook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 226 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk

Population127

Median age41

Area51.6 km²

To CBD226 km

LGABridgetown-Greenbushes

Demographics

Population: 127
Median age: 41 years
Median household income: $1,899 /week
Median personal income: $872 /week
Median family income: $2,150 /week
Average household size: 2.9
Persons per bedroom: 0.9
Local government area: Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Statistical region (SA4): Bunbury
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $300 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,650
Rent share of household income: 16%

Schools

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

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 60.8% of the 51 resolvable premises in Hester 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: 60.8%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 39.2%

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hester Brook?

Hester Brook (WA 6255) had 127 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area.

What is the median rent in Hester Brook?

The median advertised rent in Hester Brook is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hester Brook?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hester Brook covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bridgetown Primary School (6.1 km), St Brigid's School (6.3 km), Bridgetown High School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hester Brook?

Hester Brook is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (60.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hester 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.

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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