Moving to Leschenault WA 6233
What the official numbers say about living in Leschenault — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $2,197 a week.
About 93% of homes are owner-occupied and 6% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Leschenault grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,819 → 3,058 people).
Around 87% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Italian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Leschenault scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Brunswick Junction, 10.5 km east.
Nearest airport: Bunbury Airport, 15.3 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 144 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools — see them all on the Leschenault profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kingston Primary School 2.2 km · Parkfield Primary School 2.3 km · Our Lady of Mercy College 3.4 km · Australind Primary School 3.8 km · Australind Senior High School 3.8 km · Leschenault Catholic Primary School 4.3 km · Treendale Primary School 4.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Leschenault, most often seen first: Little Pied Cormorant · Australian White Ibis · Black Swan · Great Egret · White-faced Heron · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Leschenault, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leschenault here | 3,058 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
| Australind | 15,988 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
| Millbridge | 2,736 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Eaton | 8,669 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Pelican Point | 929 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Binningup | 1,296 | — | 4/10 | 31% |
| 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 6233 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Leschenault profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 6% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,819 people to 3,058. It sits about 144 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: Leschenault vs Millbridge · Leschenault vs Pelican Point.
Nearby guides: Australind · Millbridge · Eaton · Pelican Point · Binningup · Glen Iris.
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