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Kirup 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 Kirup Compares
Kirup vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kirup | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,093 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $285 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,350 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
Kirup is a locality 196 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6251. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Donnybrook-Balingup.
According to the 2021 Census, Kirup has a population of 156 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,093, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the WA average.
Housing in Kirup includes a median weekly rent of $285, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,350, with 57 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kirup scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Kirup is served by Kirup Primary School.
Kirup is part of the Manjimup statistical area in Western Australia.
Kirup Details
| Postcode | 6251 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 156 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,093/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $700/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,350 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 68.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 57 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.7096581 |
| Longitude | 115.8938871 |
| Distance from Perth | 196 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Manjimup |
| Local Government | Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 30 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (17.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 58 (37.2%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (21.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 19 (12.2%) |
| Arthritis | 15 (9.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 7 (4.5%) |
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 (26.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (36.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (36.8%) |
Schools in Kirup
Suburbs Near Kirup
Same Postcode (6251)
More Kirup 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.