Moving to Binningup WA 6233
What the official numbers say about living in Binningup — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,754 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Binningup grew 28% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,010 → 1,296 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Mandarin, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Binningup sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Bunbury Airport, 25.5 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 134 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Binningup, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Twenty-eight Parrot · Australian Ringneck · Australian Magpie · Galah · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Binningup, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binningup here | 1,296 | — | 4/10 | 31% |
| Myalup | 344 | — | 3/10 | 31% |
| Leschenault | 3,058 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
| Australind | 15,988 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
| Millbridge | 2,736 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Pelican Point | 929 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Eaton | 8,669 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Harvey — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forrest — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6233 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Binningup profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 28% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,010 people to 1,296. It sits about 134 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Harvey council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Binningup vs Myalup · Binningup vs Leschenault.
Nearby guides: Myalup · Leschenault · Australind · Millbridge · Pelican Point · Eaton.
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