Brookhampton
WA 6239 • Western Australia
About Brookhampton
Brookhampton is a small rural locality in Western Australia's South West region, situated in the hinterland between Donnybrook and Bridgetown approximately 220 kilometres south of Perth. Covering around 54 square kilometres of undulating farmland and forest, it is home to around 249 residents who are drawn to the area's tranquil rural character and proximity to the region's acclaimed fruit orchards and timber country.
The South West landscape surrounding Brookhampton is characterised by apple and stone-fruit orchards, cattle grazing and patches of jarrah and marri forest. Residents access services through the nearby towns of Donnybrook and Balingup, which offer schools, supermarkets and community facilities. The locality appeals to hobby farmers, tree-changers and families seeking an affordable rural lifestyle within striking distance of Bunbury and the Margaret River wine region.
Brookhampton falls under postcode 6239 and is governed by the Donnybrook-Balingup Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Collie-Preston (South West) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6239
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6239, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6239; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa regional coach — Perth / Bunbury 2.5–3 hr to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway provides the main route; Bunbury is the closest regional city (~60 km)
No footpaths or local public transport; car essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bentley Street