Located in Western Australia, Picton East sits 169 km from Perth CBD, around 1 hour 50 minutes by car. The locality has 141 residents, a median age of 62, and a median household income of $38,428 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 20.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,934. Picton East is characterised by high crime risk. Walkability is low.
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Short-Stay Rentals
1 active Airbnb listing: 1 whole home and 0 rooms.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months.
Schools
Walkability
Picton East 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 Picton East.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 105
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
Dardanup: 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
Picton East is home to 141 residents, with a median age of 62 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $38,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
141
Median Age
62
Median Household Income
$38,428/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,934/mo
Avg Household Size
1.6
Median Personal Income
$30,264/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
71
Owner-Occupier Rate
64.5%
Houses
29.6%
Rental Stress
27.1%
Mortgage Stress
60.4%
Work From Home
11.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 58.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.7%
- Employment Rate
- 34.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 26.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,797 a year through Dardanup based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Dardanup
In the year to August 2026, 83 new dwellings were approved across Dardanup. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 79.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Donnybrook, 26.9 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 15 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 5.1 km
- Annual rainfall
- 851 mm
- 90 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.9°C
- 21 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.7°C
- 1 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
16 facilities within 5 km- 0.6 kmRail Freight TransportTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 1.0 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 1.0 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Sulfur dioxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 1.0 kmFossil Fuel Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 1.5 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Product ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen
EV adoption
In postcode 6229, 11 of 1,028 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (11 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
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 Ben Small Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Small | 47.8% | 52.2% | +1.9 |
| 2022 | Nola Marino | 45.7% | 54.3% | -10.3 |
| 2019 | Nola Marino | 35.4% | 64.6% | +2.0 |
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 Jodie Hanns WA Labor
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jodie Hanns ALP | 54.3% |
| 2021 | Jodie Hanns ALP | 73.4% |
| 2017 | Mick Murray ALP | 64.7% |
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 Picton East?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Picton East
Is Picton East a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Picton East is high (88/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Picton East?
Picton East has a moderate recorded bushfire history (46/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (51/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Picton East?
Picton East, WA had a population of 141 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Picton East, WA?
The postcode for Picton East, WA is 6229.
How far is Picton East from Perth?
Picton East is 169 km from Perth CBD by road, about 112 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Picton East?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Picton East was $38,428 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 Picton East?
There are too few current rental listings in Picton East for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Picton East?
The median age of residents in Picton East was 62 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Picton East at risk of bushfire?
Picton East has a moderate recorded bushfire history (46/100). 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.
What is the weather like in Picton East?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Picton East, Donnybrook (26.9 km away), summer days average 30.9°C, winter nights 6.7°C, 851 mm of rain a year over 90 rainy days, and 21 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Picton East?
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 Picton East belong to?
Picton East sits within the Dardanup local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Picton East?
The average residential rates bill through Dardanup is $2,797 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Picton East?
Across Dardanup, 83 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 79.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Picton East in?
Picton East sits within the federal Division of Forrest, currently held by Ben Small (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 · 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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