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Western Australia · Postcode 6232
Eaton postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 153 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Eaton at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Eaton vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Eaton | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,485 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈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.
Eaton (6232) is a coastal town in regional Western Australia. It lies around 153 km from Perth by road. The locality is part of the Bunbury statistical area. It is administered by Dardanup.
According to the 2021 Census, Eaton has a population of 8,669 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,485, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The Indigenous population is 350 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Eaton includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 3,223 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Eaton scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Eaton include Glen Huon Primary School, Eaton Community College and Eaton Primary School.
Eaton is part of the Bunbury statistical area in Western Australia.
Eaton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6232 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,669 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,485/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $717/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1344/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,223 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 350 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.3169618 |
| Longitude | 115.7158531 |
| Distance from Perth | 153 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Dardanup |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Collie-Preston (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,647 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 946 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,154 (24.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,054 (23.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,868 (21.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 998 (11.5%) |
| Asthma | 798 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 509 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 370 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 294 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 209 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 72 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 111 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,134 (35.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,255 (39.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 684 (21.5%) |
Schools in Eaton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Eaton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Eaton
Same Postcode (6232)
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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.