Boyup Brook WA 6244
Located in Western Australia, Boyup Brook sits 270 km from Perth CBD, around 3 hours 5 minutes by car. The locality has 938 residents, a median age of 51, and a median household income of $57,304 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 3.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,088. 3 schools sit within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Boyup Brook a good place to live?
Boyup Brook scores a D (22/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on schools, transit, and community.
Below the state average
3 schools · Bottom 24% in WA
Car-dependent
Walkability 4/100 · 269.7 km · 185 min drive to Perth
Median available
Median $410K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 56/100 · Crime 58/100 · Flood 20/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 51 · 938 residents
Liveability Rating
22 / 100 · Ranked #509 in WAEach bar is Boyup Brook's rank among WA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
22 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBoyup Brook's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $410,000, roughly 39% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$410,000
Based on 28 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 23 days — median across 7 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 6 sales $275K
- 3 bed 14 sales $440K
- 4 bed 6 sales $595K
Land
$255,000
Based on only 7 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Boyup Brook are currently listed at around $584,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$584K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 365 dwellings (1.1%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Short-Stay Rentals
5 active Airbnb listings: 1 whole home and 4 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.2% of the locality's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Schools
Three schools serve Boyup Brook, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 249 students across 2 schools (avg 124)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 979-1004, median 992 (around the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Boyup Brook District High School (197 students)
Primary
Combined
Walkability
Boyup Brook is very car-dependent on foot — at 4/100, 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 Boyup Brook.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 564
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
Boyup Brook: 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
Boyup Brook is home to 938 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $57,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
938
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$57,304/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,088/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$32,916/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
21.4%
Total Dwellings
365
Owner-Occupier Rate
77.0%
Houses
97.5%
Rental Stress
20.0%
Mortgage Stress
22.8%
Work From Home
16.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
12 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 79 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 71.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.7%
- Employment Rate
- 47.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 32.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
8 residents (0.9%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
9.2% of residents (82) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Perth (77).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 896 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (3 of 368).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $4,342 a year through Boyup Brook based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Boyup Brook
In the year to August 2026, 9 new dwellings were approved across Boyup Brook. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Climate & Setting
from Bridgetown Comparison, 27.7 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 263 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 691 mm
- 94 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.6°C
- 18 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.6°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.
EV adoption
In postcode 6244, 3 of 1,984 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.0% (20 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6244, 295 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 716 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 10 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
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.
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueWA
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $800,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Department of Finance WA.
At $410,000 this is under the $800,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Department of Finance WA.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
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 Bevan Eatts The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bevan Eatts NP | 51.8% |
| 2021 | Jane Kelsbie ALP | 51.3% |
| 2017 | Terry Redman NP | 63.4% |
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.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Boyup Brook
Is Boyup Brook a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Boyup Brook is moderate (58/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Boyup Brook?
Boyup Brook has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (20/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Boyup Brook a good place to live?
Boyup Brook has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (22/100), ranked against other WA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Boyup Brook?
Boyup Brook, WA had a population of 938 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Boyup Brook, WA?
The postcode for Boyup Brook, WA is 6244.
How far is Boyup Brook from Perth?
Boyup Brook is 270 km from Perth CBD by road, about 185 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Boyup Brook?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Boyup Brook was $57,304 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Boyup Brook?
There are too few current rental listings in Boyup Brook for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Boyup Brook?
The median age of residents in Boyup Brook was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Boyup Brook at risk of bushfire?
Boyup Brook has a moderate recorded bushfire history (56/100). 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 Boyup Brook?
There are 3 schools inside the Boyup Brook boundary: 2 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Boyup Brook walkable?
Boyup Brook scores 4/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Boyup Brook?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Boyup Brook, Bridgetown Comparison (27.7 km away), summer days average 29.6°C, winter nights 4.6°C, 691 mm of rain a year over 94 rainy days, and 18 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Boyup Brook?
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 Boyup Brook belong to?
Boyup Brook sits within the Boyup Brook local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Boyup Brook?
The average residential rates bill through Boyup Brook is $4,342 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Boyup Brook?
Across Boyup Brook, 9 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 Boyup Brook in?
Boyup Brook sits within the federal Division of O'connor, currently held by Rick Wilson (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- 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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