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Brookhampton Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Brookhampton Compares
Brookhampton vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Brookhampton | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,767 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Brookhampton is a locality 185 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6239. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Donnybrook-Balingup.
According to the 2021 Census, Brookhampton has a population of 249 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 5 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Brookhampton includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,767, with 84 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brookhampton scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Brookhampton is part of the Manjimup statistical area in Western Australia.
Brookhampton Details
| Postcode | 6239 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 249 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $743/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,767 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 54.3 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 84 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.610977 |
| Longitude | 115.8718105 |
| Distance from Perth | 185 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Manjimup |
| Local Government | Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 38 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 32 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 34 (13.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 94 (37.8%) |
| 65+ years | 55 (22.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 18 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 16 (6.4%) |
| Cancer | 10 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (19.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 28 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 36 (45.6%) |
Suburbs Near Brookhampton
Same Postcode (6239)
More Brookhampton Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.