Eaton at a glance
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
8,669
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Eaton.
The postcode for Eaton is 6232 (WA).
Eaton (6232) sits in the Dardanup region of Western Australia.
Eaton has roughly 8,669 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Eaton scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eaton's population at 8,669, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,669
Median age
41
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
8,669
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
42
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eaton.
Local schools for Eaton
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Government School Catchment
Eaton Community College
Glen Huon Primary School
Eaton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Eaton.
- What is the Eaton postcode?
- Eaton is in the 6232 postcode, in WA, in the Dardanup region.
- Where is Eaton?
- Eaton is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6232, in the Dardanup region.
- What is the average rent in Eaton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Eaton?
- There are 20 schools serving Eaton on this page, including Eaton Community College, Glen Huon Primary School, Eaton Primary School.
- How walkable is Eaton?
- Eaton has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Eaton?
- Eaton is close to Pelican Point, Millbridge, Picton East, Vittoria, Picton.
- What is the population of Eaton?
- The population of Eaton is approximately 8,669 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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