Grimwade at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
655
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Grimwade.
The postcode for Grimwade is 6253 (WA).
Grimwade (6253) sits in the Donnybrook-Balingup region of Western Australia.
Grimwade has roughly 655 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Grimwade 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Grimwade's population at 655, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
655
Median age
64
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$217/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
655
Median age: 64
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Grimwade.
Local schools for Grimwade
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Government School Catchment
Balingup Primary School
Kirup Primary School
Greenbushes Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Grimwade.
- What is the Grimwade postcode?
- Grimwade is in the 6253 postcode, in WA, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- Where is Grimwade?
- Grimwade is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6253, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- What is the average rent in Grimwade?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $217.
- What schools are in Grimwade?
- There are 15 schools serving Grimwade on this page, including Balingup Primary School, Kirup Primary School, Greenbushes Primary School.
- How walkable is Grimwade?
- Grimwade has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Grimwade?
- Grimwade is close to Wilga West, Mullalyup, Thomson Brook, Balingup, Noggerup.
- What is the population of Grimwade?
- The population of Grimwade is approximately 655 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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