Moving to Kojonup WA 6395
What the official numbers say about living in Kojonup — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $1,273 a week.
About 63% of homes are owner-occupied and 35% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kojonup shrank 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,313 → 1,157 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Philippines, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Filipino, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kojonup scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest airport: Katanning Airport, 48.3 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 242 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Kojonup profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Bernard’s Catholic Primary School 700 m · Kojonup District High School 850 m
Groceries: Kojonup Retail Centre 150 m
Parks and reserves: Hillman Park 150 m · Apex Park 500 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kojonup, most often seen first: Emu · Australian Magpie · Australian Raven · Australian Ringneck · New Holland Honeyeater · Yellow-rumped Thornbill.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kojonup, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kojonup here | 1,157 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Katanning | 3,637 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Broomehill Village | 211 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Cranbrook | 505 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kojonup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of O'Connor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6395 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Kojonup profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 35% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,313 people to 1,157. It sits about 242 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Kojonup council, and the federal seat is O'Connor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Katanning · Broomehill Village · Cranbrook.
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