Kirup at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Kirup.
The postcode for Kirup is 6251 (WA).
Kirup (6251) sits in the Donnybrook-Balingup region of Western Australia.
Kirup has roughly 156 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.
Kirup scores 2/100 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kirup's population at 156, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
156
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
23%
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)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
156
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kirup.
Local schools for Kirup
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Government School Catchment
Kirup Primary School
Balingup Primary School
Donnybrook District High School
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Frequently asked
About Kirup.
- What is the Kirup postcode?
- Kirup is in the 6251 postcode, in WA, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- Where is Kirup?
- Kirup is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6251, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- What is the average rent in Kirup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Kirup?
- There are 4 schools serving Kirup on this page, including Kirup Primary School, Balingup Primary School, Donnybrook District High School.
- How walkable is Kirup?
- Kirup has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kirup?
- Kirup is close to Newlands, Brazier, Mullalyup, Thomson Brook, Brookhampton.
- What is the population of Kirup?
- The population of Kirup is approximately 156 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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