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Brunswick 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 Brunswick Compares
Brunswick vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Brunswick | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,333 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,398 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +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.
Brunswick is a locality 145 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6224. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Harvey.
According to the 2021 Census, Brunswick has a population of 1,195 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,333, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 57 (4.8% of residents).
Housing in Brunswick includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,398, with 439 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Brunswick scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Brunswick is served by St Michael's Catholic Primary School.
Brunswick is part of the Bunbury statistical area in Western Australia.
Brunswick Details
| Postcode | 6224 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,195 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,333/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,398 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 98.1 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 439 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 57 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.2525333 |
| Longitude | 115.8392541 |
| Distance from Perth | 145 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Harvey |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 214 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 156 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 249 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 337 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 241 (20.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 123 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 108 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 72 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 60 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 35 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 29 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 12 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (2.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 128 (30.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 162 (38.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 125 (29.5%) |
Schools in Brunswick
Suburbs Near Brunswick
Same Postcode (6224)
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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.