Kirup, WA 6251 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kirup is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6251, home to 156 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,093 /week
- Median personal income
- $700 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Donnybrook-Balingup
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $285 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,350
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Kirup Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- South Western Hwy Transwa Kirup
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 84.6% of the 136 resolvable premises in Kirup. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 2.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 84.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 11.0%
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 Kirup?
Kirup (WA 6251) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
What is the median rent in Kirup?
The median advertised rent in Kirup is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kirup?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kirup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kirup Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kirup?
Kirup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (84.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kirup?
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 Kirup?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kirup centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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