Paynedale

WA 6239 • Western Australia

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
76.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Paynedale

Paynedale is a small rural locality in the South West region of Western Australia, situated approximately 180 kilometres south of Perth near the town of Harvey. The locality covers around 77 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the fertile coastal plain country of the Harvey district, known for its intensive dairy farming, vegetable growing, and fruit production fed by Harvey irrigation.

Harvey, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, is the main service centre for the district providing shops, schools, a hospital, and the Harvey Juice Factory — a well-known regional agricultural landmark. The surrounding Harvey district is one of WA's premier dairying and horticulture regions. A private vehicle is needed as no public transport directly serves Paynedale.

Paynedale 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

Postcode
6239
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.56°, 115.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
76.51 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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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.

Median 2019–20
$41,659
Median 2023–24
$52,537
26.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,375

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

Nearest Train Stations

Harvey
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Transwa Australind from Harvey (approx. 10 km) to Perth; approx. 2.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ South Western Highway provides road access to Perth

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Harvey.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paynedale known for? +

Paynedale is a farming locality near Harvey in WA's South West, known for its intensive dairying and horticulture in the irrigated Harvey coastal plain, one of WA's most productive agricultural zones.

How far is Paynedale from Perth CBD? +

Paynedale is approximately 180 kilometres south of Perth CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road via the South Western Highway.

Does Paynedale have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Paynedale. Transwa Australind trains operate from Harvey station (approximately 10 km north) to Perth.

What is the population of Paynedale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Paynedale has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small farming locality near Harvey.

Is Paynedale a good place to live? +

Paynedale suits those with dairy or horticultural farming interests near Harvey, with Transwa rail connections to Perth and the productive South West agricultural landscape surrounding the locality.

What is the postcode for Paynedale? +

The postcode for Paynedale, WA is 6239.