Peppermint Grove Beach
WA 6271 • Western Australia
About Peppermint Grove Beach
Peppermint Grove Beach is a small coastal locality on the Capes region of Western Australia's South West, situated approximately 220 kilometres south of Perth near the town of Capel within the Shire of Capel. The locality covers a compact 1.1 square kilometres and recorded a population of 518 residents in the 2021 Census across around 188 dwellings, reflecting a settled beachside community. It falls within the state electorate of Vasse and the federal electorate of Forrest, and is part of the broader South West region renowned for its beaches, forests, and wine country.
Peppermint Grove Beach is a relaxed coastal settlement popular with holidaymakers, retirees, and families drawn to its Indian Ocean beach frontage and quiet community atmosphere. The locality sits near Geographe Bay, offering calm swimming conditions, fishing, and coastal walks, while the surrounding South West region provides access to the Margaret River wine region, Busselton Jetty, and Dunsborough to the south. Residents access shops and services in nearby Capel (approximately 10 kilometres north) or Bunbury (approximately 40 kilometres north), which is the regional centre for the South West. The area has a strong seasonal appeal, with holiday homes supplementing the permanent residential population.
Peppermint Grove Beach falls under postcode 6271 and is governed by the Capel Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Vasse (South West) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6271
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6271, 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 6271; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- South West Coach Lines / Transwa — Bunbury and Perth ~40 min to Bunbury; ~3–3.5 hours to Perth by coach
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car is the main mode of transport. Bunbury (40 km north) is the major service centre. Perth Airport is approximately 2.5–3 hours drive.
Peppermint Grove Beach is a quiet coastal locality; the beach and local surrounds are walkable, but all shopping and services require a drive to Capel or Bunbury.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barlee Road