Broke
WA 6398 • Western Australia
About Broke
Broke is a small rural locality situated in the south-west of Western Australia, approximately 323 kilometres from Perth CBD. The locality covers an area of 498 square kilometres and recorded a very small permanent population of just 17 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of south-west Western Australia country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of Western Australia.
Broke is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of Western Australia. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Broke home.
Broke falls under postcode 6398 and is governed by the Manjimup Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6398
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6398 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6398; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Broke is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Broke has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Swan Street