Brookton Postcode

Located in Western Australia, Brookton is a locality approximately 117 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Brookton is 6306, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.

According to the 2021 Census, Brookton has a population of 732 (369 males, 364 females). The median age is 51 years.

The median weekly household income in Brookton is $1,189, with a median personal income of $547 per week.

The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (13), Other countries (11), and Scotland (9).

82.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.5% speak another language.

The employment rate in Brookton shows 288 people employed (158 full-time, 102 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.5%.

The most common occupations are managers (38), professionals (23), and community & personal service (21).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Brookton has an IRSAD score of 890 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Brookton covers an area of 580.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².

Statistically, Brookton sits within the Wheat Belt - South area, part of the broader Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. It falls under the Beverley local government area.

The federal electorate for Brookton is Canning.

The 6306 postcode is shared by Brookton along with Aldersyde, Bulyee, Jelcobine and Kweda.