Babakin WA 6428
Babakin sits 256 km from Perth CBD in Western Australia, around 3 hours 10 minutes by car. Census data records 56 residents with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $123,448 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 3.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median monthly mortgage of $542. The area shows high bushfire risk and no recorded flood exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 56. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
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Schools
One school serves Babakin, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 5 students in one school (avg 5)
Primary
Walkability
Babakin is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Babakin.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 9
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Bruce Rock: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Babakin is home to 56 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $123,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
56
Median Age
45
Median Household Income
$123,448/yr
Census Median Rent
—
Census Median Mortgage
$542/mo
Avg Household Size
3.2
Median Personal Income
$58,448/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
43.8%
Total Dwellings
16
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
—
Mortgage Stress
5.3%
Work From Home
15.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 73.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 73.2%
- Employment Rate
- 62.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.4%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Building Approvals: Bruce Rock
In the year to August 2026, 1 new dwellings were approved across Bruce Rock. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Corrigin, 26.1 kmDry climate — very hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 292 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 344 mm
- 49 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- 35 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.9°C
- 10 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Rick Wilson Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rick Wilson | 36.7% | 63.3% | -6.6 |
| 2022 | Rick Wilson | 43.0% | 57.0% | -8.4 |
| 2019 | Rick Wilson | 35.5% | 64.5% | -0.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Lachlan Hunter The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lachlan Hunter NP | 73.3% |
| 2021 | Mia Davies NP | 60.7% |
| 2017 | Mia Davies NP | 72.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Babakin?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 56 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Babakin
Is Babakin a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Babakin is low (25/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Babakin?
Babakin has a moderate recorded bushfire history (60/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Babakin?
Babakin, WA had a population of 56 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Babakin, WA?
The postcode for Babakin, WA is 6428.
How far is Babakin from Perth?
Babakin is 256 km from Perth CBD by road, about 190 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Babakin?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Babakin was $123,448 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median age in Babakin?
The median age of residents in Babakin was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Babakin at risk of bushfire?
Babakin has a moderate recorded bushfire history (60/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Babakin?
There is 1 school inside the Babakin boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Babakin?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Babakin, Corrigin (26.1 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 4.9°C, 344 mm of rain a year over 49 rainy days, and 35 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Babakin?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Babakin belong to?
Babakin sits within the Bruce Rock local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much is being built near Babakin?
Across Bruce Rock, 1 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Babakin in?
Babakin sits within the federal Division of O'connor, currently held by Rick Wilson (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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