Moving to Bouvard WA 6211
What the official numbers say about living in Bouvard — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,174 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bouvard grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (821 → 910 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Indonesian, French, Japanese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bouvard sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 16% work from home.
The Perth CBD is roughly 84 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bouvard, most often seen first: Common Greenshank · Sharp-tailed Sandpiper · Red-necked Stint · Curlew Sandpiper · Caspian Tern · Long-toed Stint.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bouvard, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouvard here | 910 | — | 4/10 | 93% |
| Dawesville | 7,143 | — | 4/10 | 42% |
| Wannanup | 4,142 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Falcon | 5,531 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
| Erskine | 5,429 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Halls Head | 14,474 | — | 5/10 | 9% |
| Dudley Park | 6,957 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mandurah — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Canning — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6211 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bouvard profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 821 people to 910. It sits about 84 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mandurah council, and the federal seat is Canning.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Dawesville · Wannanup · Falcon · Erskine · Halls Head · Dudley Park.
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