Boyup Brook
Hester
Hester at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
101
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Hester.
Hester (6255) sits in the Boyup Brook region of Western Australia.
Hester has roughly 101 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Hester 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hester's population at 101, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (103% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
101
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
10%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
103%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
101
Median age: 42
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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 Hester.
Local schools for Hester
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Government School Catchment
Bridgetown Primary School
Bridgetown High School
Non-Government Schools
St Brigid's School
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Frequently asked
About Hester.
- What is the Hester postcode?
- Hester is in the 6255 postcode, in WA, in the Boyup Brook region.
- What is the average rent in Hester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Hester?
- There are 3 schools serving Hester on this page, including Bridgetown Primary School, St Brigid's School, Bridgetown High School.
- How walkable is Hester?
- Hester has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hester?
- Hester is close to Hester Brook, Bridgetown, Catterick, Kangaroo Gully, Greenbushes.
- What is the population of Hester?
- Hester has approximately 101 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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