Donnybrook-Balingup

Kirup

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

156

Median age: 47

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kirup.

Local schools for Kirup

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Government School Catchment

Kirup Primary School

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Balingup Primary School

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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.

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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