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Bridgetown - Boyup Brook has an estimated 8,048 residents, up 13.9% since the 2021 Census, with 76 projects tracked in the area around Bridgetown - Boyup Brook.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Bridgetown - Boyup Brook Statistical Area (Lv2), located 221 kilometres south from Perth CBD, has an estimated population of 8,048 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census population of 7,068, the area has grown by 980 people (13.9%); this estimate draws on the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 7,931 as of June 2025 and 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines strong outright home ownership, detached housing and a high proportion of married families with an above-average number of children per family and a notable mining employment base. Mature and retirement aged residents form a substantial share of the population, including many couples without children, while incomes are at lower-quartile levels.
The area has moderate population expansion, alongside a relaxed country character shaped by picturesque landscapes, rolling hills and lush forests in Western Australia's South West region. Its cultural heritage, art galleries, cafes, wineries, annual local music festival and regional arts scene contribute to its appeal as a destination and place to live.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook Statistical Area (Lv2), located 221 kilometres south from Perth CBD, has an estimated population of 8,048 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census population of 7,068, the area has grown by 980 people (13.9%); this estimate draws on the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 7,931 as of June 2025 and 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area combines strong outright home ownership, detached housing and a high proportion of married families with an above-average number of children per family and a notable mining employment base. Mature and retirement aged residents form a substantial share of the population, including many couples without children, while incomes are at lower-quartile levels.
The area has moderate population expansion, alongside a relaxed country character shaped by picturesque landscapes, rolling hills and lush forests in Western Australia's South West region. Its cultural heritage, art galleries, cafes, wineries, annual local music festival and regional arts scene contribute to its appeal as a destination and place to live.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 5,854 in 2001 and 7,931 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 8,048 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 16.2%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 27.7%.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for development activity and the 74th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is $588 a week, up 10.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 12% below Regional WA.
12% below Regional WA on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $588 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +10.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Manjimup | $525 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Manjimup, over 12 months | +16.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Bunbury | $668 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Bunbury, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional WA | $667 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional WA, over 12 months | +10.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 76 projects in and around Bridgetown - Boyup Brook, 18 of them under construction.
A multi-stage expansion of the world largest hard-rock lithium mine. Chemical Grade Plant 3 (CGP3) achieved first ore in December 2025 and is ramping up to full 2.4Mtpa capacity in 2026. A further major expansion referred to the EPA in 2025 involves the S2 and S8 Waste Rock Landforms and the Salt Water Gully Dam to support long-term production increases.
Global Advanced Metals (GAM) operates one of the world's largest hard rock tantalum resources at its Greenbushes operations. Tantalum is produced as a co-product of lithium mining and is processed on-site. The facility is a key global supplier of conflict-free tantalum products for electronics and other high-tech applications.
Revitalisation of the Manjimup Heritage Park as part of the Manjimup Town Centre Revitalisation, delivering refurbished museums (State Timber Museum and Power Up Electricity Museum), new and upgraded park entries, cafe and visitor amenities, extensive landscaping and paths, the Sandra Donovan Sound Shell and a major adventure playground, strengthening the…
Staged $20 million renewal of the Rea Park and Collier Street sporting precinct to create a premier multi-sport community facility. Stage 1 (power and LED field lighting) was completed in early 2025. The Shire is now progressing Stage 2 works, which includes playing field upgrades, drainage, and player amenities.
State co-funding grants program delivered by DPIRD supporting 69 horticulture businesses in the Warren-Donnelly (Manjimup-Pemberton) region to upgrade on-farm irrigation, water monitoring and evapotranspiration reduction infrastructure (sprinklers, drippers, automation, probes, meters, crop netting) to improve water security and climate resilience.
Community planning program covering five Town Blueprints for Manjimup, Northcliffe, Walpole, Pemberton and Quinninup. The Blueprints set out land use, infrastructure and economic priorities for the next decade and were endorsed by the Shire of Manjimup Council on 25 March 2026. They will now inform the Shire's new Council Plan, commencing in early 2026.
Multi-stage renewal delivering eight components including Brockman Street town square canopy and CBD streetscape, Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park upgrades (Power Up Museum and State Timber Museum), linear recreation park, new access points and town entries, highway enhancements and pedestrian/cycling links.
The Manjimup Trail Bike Hub project aims to establish Manjimup as a premier off-road trail bike destination. It features a dedicated Hub Centre located at 51 Mottram Street alongside a staged 6-phase off-road vehicle trail network.
76-room motel with dual-key and accessible rooms, central facilities, meeting rooms and a 58-seat restaurant on Lots 71-74, Pritchard Street, Manjimup.
Upgrades to the Collie-Preston Road corridor between Greer Road and Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road to enhance freight efficiency and commuter safety. Stage 2 between Vernon Road and Glen Mervyn Dam has reached completion, with planning and design progressing for Stage 3 from Glen Mervyn Dam to Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road.
Transformation of a former open-cut coalmine into a water-based tourism hub featuring facilities for boating, waterskiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. Includes campgrounds, picnic areas, and accessible pathways.
A heritage revitalisation project centered on the restoration of the 1800s Donnybrook Railway Heritage Precinct Goods Shed, now operating as an interpretive centre showcasing the region's history.
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Estimated completion year of the 35 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 7, 2027 11, 2028 9, 2029 3, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 2. 11 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 1 substantial development application lodged in and around Bridgetown - Boyup Brook over the period covered (about 0.2 years); 1 is recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 1 tracked applications: 0 approved, 1 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 0.2 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 67th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 42 | ABS building approvals | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Applications under assessment | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 0.2 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 include: Greenbushes Lithium Mine Expansion (Under Assessment); Manjimup Rea Park & Collier Street Redevelopment (Planning); Southern Forests Infrastructure Support Scheme (Construction); Manjimup Community Blueprints (Completed); and Manjimup Trail Bike Hub (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 spans multiple sectors including Manufacturing, Sports & Recreation, and Agriculture & Rural Development, among others.
While specific investment values are not publicly disclosed for all projects impacting the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, the area shows active development across multiple infrastructure categories within 15km.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 7th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Bridgetown - Boyup Brook among the top 21% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 area has seen 81 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2's current population of 8,048 has been supported by 42 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 has seen 5.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.3 approvals in Regional WA. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 198 people in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, compared to one for every 164 in Regional WA.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 42, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 has grown by approximately 910 people, while 212 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,048 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +13.9% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,068 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 980 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4,163.82 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 was estimated to be approximately 8,048 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,931 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bridgetown - boyup brook sa2 has added approximately 980 people and shown a 13.87% increase from the 7,068 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is estimated at 1 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (80.6%), Overseas migration (16.7%), Natural increase (2.7%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 80.6% of overall population gains.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 91st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 18.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 50 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 at 50 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 50 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 50 years as at August 2026, Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is 10 years older than the Regional WA 2021 Census average (40 years) and 12 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 compared to the Regional WA region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 15.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 compared to the Regional WA region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional WA. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (15.7% vs 10.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (8.5% vs 6.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.0% of the population in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 26.7% of the population in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 81% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $51,275 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 19th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $68,003 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,230 | 2021 Census, weekly | 15th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $639 | 2021 Census, weekly | 17th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 13.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,619 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 33.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is approximately $54,885. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $51,275.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is approximately $72,790. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $68,003.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is approximately $54,885 compared to $67,299 in Regional WA. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $51,275 and $62,873 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is approximately $72,790 compared to $83,842 in Regional WA. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,003 and $78,328 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2's households (~27.7% / 753 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 27.7% of households. In comparison, Regional WA's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.1% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is $1,230/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is $1,619/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is $639/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,275, with an average of $68,003. This is lower than average on a national basis, and compares to Regional WA's median of $62,873 and average of $78,328. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $54,885 (median) and $72,790 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is $4,678 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bridgetown - boyup brook sa2's disposable income is $4,678 compared to $6,025 for Regional WA, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment environment in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook shows above-average strength when compared nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 61.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,961 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,617 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,076 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 has approximately 3,961 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 stands at 2.8%, which is 1.0 percentage points below Regional WA's rate of 3.8%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (19.9% of employment), mining (15.0%), and health care & social assistance (11.6%). Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional WA saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is 61.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Regional WA average of 65.4%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional WA.
The bridgetown - boyup brook sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 19.9% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Regional WA. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.1, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bridgetown - boyup brook sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.7% decline, ranking 31st out of 37 regions nationally.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 17.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.1% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
17.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 17.6% in Regional WA.
39.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 40.5% in Regional WA.
The bridgetown - boyup brook sa2 ranks in the 43th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 are: Certificate (32.0%), Bachelor Degree (13.5%), Advanced Diploma (11.3%).
26.4% of the population in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.1% in primary school, 8.7% in secondary school, 1.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is 1003, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 7 schools within the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 801 students.
The bridgetown - boyup brook sa2 includes 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 combined school.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Regional WA.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 27.7% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 24.1% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 37.9% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,718 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,095 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 70.3% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 had 2,718 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 13.9% to an estimated 3,095 households today.
The average household size in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.5 in Regional WA and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 70.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (27.7%), group households (2.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,911 family households, couples with children account for 24.1% of all households, couples without children at home 37.9%, and single parent families 7.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional WA, the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional WA average of 1.9. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 53.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 26.7% have never married. This compares to 46.4% married and 35.8% never married across Regional WA.
Single-person households represent 27.7% of all households in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, similar to the average for Regional WA of 27.4%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.1% of households, below the Regional WA average of 2.8%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 21.3% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 96.6% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 87.1% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.1% of its population being citizens, 78.7% born in Australia, and 96.6% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook, at 44.0% of people, although more residents (54.4%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 44.6% across Regional WA.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook are English, comprising 37.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional WA's 31.3%, Australian, comprising 29.5% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Bridgetown - Boyup Brook (vs 1.5% across Regional WA), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%) and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).
21.3% of the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 19.8% across Regional WA.
3.4% of the population in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 9.7% in Regional WA.
1.2% of the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 6.1% in Regional WA.
87.1% of the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 82.8% in Regional WA.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 17.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 48.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 96.6% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,327 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 21st percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $260 | 2021 Census, weekly | 15th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 54th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, 48.3% of homes are owned outright, 34.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 17.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 96.6% of dwellings in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 are houses.
In the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, 0.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 stands at 48.3%, compared to 34.1% in Regional WA.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is $1,327, compared to $1,560 in Regional WA.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is $652, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.9% of income on repayments (vs 22.5% in Regional WA), while renters spend 21.1% of income on rent (vs 16.6% in Regional WA).
The dwelling mix in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 consists of 96.6% detached houses, 2.4% semi-detached dwellings, 0.3% apartments, and 0.7% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook consumes approximately 12.2% of median household income ($5,326 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook show attached dwellings contributing 5% of approvals compared to 3% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 95% of applications versus 97% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
The level of general health in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 51.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 38th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 64.9% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.8% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
Around 51.7% of people in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.4% in Regional WA.
In the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, 5.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Regional WA require similar assistance.
6.5% of people in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.2% of the population across Regional WA is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.3% of the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 population, while in Regional WA, 4.6% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.2% of people in the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional WA,3.6% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2, 51.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional WA sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.4%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 23 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 8 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 7th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 30 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 5th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 993 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 18.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 8 public transport stops within the Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2.
The Bridgetown - Boyup Brook SA2 has 30 weekly trips across 4 routes, averaging 4 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 1960 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 5.1 km away and the nearest GP 5.7 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 8 stops nearby, 30 weekly trips, access rating 23 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 19 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 19th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 5.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 5.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 5.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 6.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 6.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 6.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 11.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 64.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 64.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 83.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Bridgetown - Boyup Brook among the top 21% of areas assessed nationwide.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is $588 a week, +10.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Population growth drivers in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide.
Income figures position the area below 81% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
The employment environment in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook shows above-average strength when compared nationally.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook features high concentrations of couples without children but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Regional WA.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
The level of general health in Bridgetown - Boyup Brook is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bridgetown - Boyup Brook has an estimated 8,048 residents, up 13.9% since the 2021 Census, with 76 projects tracked in the area around Bridgetown - Boyup Brook.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bridgetown - Boyup Brook.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (501031017). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bridgetown - Boyup Brook from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bridgetown - Boyup Brook with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
