Moving to Cranbrook WA 6321
What the official numbers say about living in Cranbrook — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $174 a week, against a median household income of $1,166 a week.
About 61% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Cranbrook grew 88% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (268 → 505 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Tagalog, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cranbrook scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 22% work from home.
The Perth CBD is roughly 302 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Cranbrook, most often seen first: Twenty-eight Parrot · Australian Ringneck · Australian Raven · Western Brown Honeyeater · Red Wattlebird · South-western Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Cranbrook, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook here | 505 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Kendenup | 1,062 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Mount Barker | 2,855 | — | 2/10 | 24% |
| Broomehill Village | 211 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Kojonup | 1,157 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Gnowangerup | 568 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cranbrook — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of O'Connor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6321 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cranbrook profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $174 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 88% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 268 people to 505. It sits about 302 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Cranbrook council, and the federal seat is O'Connor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Kendenup · Mount Barker · Broomehill Village · Kojonup · Gnowangerup.
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