Shackleton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
114
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Shackleton.
The postcode for Shackleton is 6386 (WA).
Shackleton (6386) sits in the Bruce Rock region of Western Australia.
Shackleton has roughly 114 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Shackleton 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shackleton's population at 114, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
114
Median age
42
Family households
88%
Lone person
12%
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)
$138/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$138/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
114
Median age: 42
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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 Shackleton.
Local schools for Shackleton
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Government School Catchment
Babakin Primary School
Bruce Rock District High School
Corrigin District High School
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Frequently asked
About Shackleton.
- What is the Shackleton postcode?
- Shackleton is in the 6386 postcode, in WA, in the Bruce Rock region.
- Where is Shackleton?
- Shackleton is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6386, in the Bruce Rock region.
- What is the average rent in Shackleton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $138, for units it's $138.
- What schools are in Shackleton?
- There are 3 schools serving Shackleton on this page, including Babakin Primary School, Bruce Rock District High School, Corrigin District High School.
- How walkable is Shackleton?
- Shackleton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shackleton?
- Shackleton is close to Yarding, Kwolyin, Pantapin, Babakin, Bilbarin.
- What is the population of Shackleton?
- The population of Shackleton is approximately 114 (2021 Census). 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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