Irwin
Bookara
Bookara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
149
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Bookara.
Bookara (6525) sits in the Irwin region of Western Australia.
Bookara has roughly 149 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Bookara scores 0/100 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bookara's population at 149, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
149
Median age
48
Family households
88%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
149
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bookara.
Local schools for Bookara
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Government School Catchment
Dongara District High School
Walkaway Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bookara.
- What is the Bookara postcode?
- Bookara is in the 6525 postcode, in WA, in the Irwin region.
- What is the average rent in Bookara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Bookara?
- There are 2 schools serving Bookara on this page, including Dongara District High School, Walkaway Primary School.
- How walkable is Bookara?
- Bookara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bookara?
- Bookara is close to Bonniefield, Mount Hill, Dongara, South Greenough, Port Denison.
- What is the population of Bookara?
- Bookara has approximately 149 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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