Balingup at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
565
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Balingup.
The postcode for Balingup is 6253 (WA).
Balingup (6253) sits in the Donnybrook-Balingup region of Western Australia.
Balingup has roughly 565 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balingup scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balingup's population at 565, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
565
Median age
58
Family households
61%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
565
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balingup.
Local schools for Balingup
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Government School Catchment
Balingup Primary School
Greenbushes Primary School
Kirup Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Balingup.
- What is the Balingup postcode?
- Balingup is in the 6253 postcode, in WA, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- Where is Balingup?
- Balingup is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6253, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- What is the average rent in Balingup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Balingup?
- There are 11 schools serving Balingup on this page, including Balingup Primary School, Greenbushes Primary School, Kirup Primary School.
- How walkable is Balingup?
- Balingup has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balingup?
- Balingup is close to Mullalyup, North Greenbushes, Southampton, Greenbushes, Grimwade.
- What is the population of Balingup?
- The population of Balingup is approximately 565 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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