Moving to Brunswick WA 6224
What the official numbers say about living in Brunswick — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,333 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Brunswick shrank 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,218 → 1,195 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Brunswick scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Brunswick Junction, 800 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Bunbury Airport, 20 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 145 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 1 supermarket — see them all on the Brunswick profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Brunswick Junction Primary School 100 m · St Michael's Primary School 500 m · Hope Christian College 4.6 km
Groceries: Brunswick Traditional Country Bakery & IGA Xpress 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Brunswick, most often seen first: White-faced Heron · Silvereye · South-western Australian Magpie · Western Red Wattlebird · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Brunswick, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick here | 1,195 | — | 2/10 | 22% |
| Australind | 15,988 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
| Leschenault | 3,058 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
| Millbridge | 2,736 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Eaton | 8,669 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Pelican Point | 929 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Glen Iris | 3,143 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
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 6224 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Brunswick profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,218 people to 1,195. It sits about 145 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Brunswick Junction station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Harvey council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Brunswick vs Leschenault · Brunswick vs Millbridge.
Nearby guides: Australind · Leschenault · Millbridge · Eaton · Pelican Point · Glen Iris.
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