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Moving to Peppermint Grove Beach WA 6271
What the official numbers say about living in Peppermint Grove Beach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $359 a week, against a median household income of $1,862 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Peppermint Grove Beach grew 35% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (385 → 518 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Peppermint Grove Beach scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest airport: Busselton Margaret River Airport, 21.2 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 178 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Peppermint Grove Beach, most often seen first: White-faced Heron · Black Swan · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Shelduck · Whistling Kite · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Peppermint Grove Beach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermint Grove Beach here | 518 | — | 7/10 | 12% |
| Capel | 2,606 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
| Dalyellup | 9,770 | — | 5/10 | 35% |
| Gelorup | 2,255 | — | 8/10 | 32% |
| Geographe | 3,622 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
| Usher | 2,137 | — | 1/10 | 34% |
| Yalyalup | 2,950 | — | 5/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Capel — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forrest — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6271 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Peppermint Grove Beach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $359 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 35% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 385 people to 518. It sits about 178 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Capel council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Peppermint Grove Beach vs Capel.
Nearby guides: Capel · Dalyellup · Gelorup · Geographe · Usher · Yalyalup.
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