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Spencers Brook

WA 6401 • Western Australia

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
53.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Spencers Brook

Spencers Brook is a small rural locality in the Avon Valley of Western Australia, situated between the towns of Northam and York approximately 95 kilometres east of Perth, within the Shire of Northam. The locality covers around 53 square kilometres of open agricultural land and is centred along Spencers Brook Road, which connects the two nearby towns. With a 2021 Census population of 84 residents, Spencers Brook is a quiet, dispersed farming community set amid the rolling hills and paddocks of the Wheatbelt region.

Spencers Brook is home to the Muresk Institute, a significant agricultural education and research facility that serves as Curtin University's school of agribusiness, applied biosciences and environmental biology, attracting students and researchers from across the region. The historic Spencers Brook Tavern, originally built as the Brookton Hotel in 1884 and one of the oldest continually operating hotels in the Wheatbelt, remains a local landmark and social hub. Residents rely on the nearby towns of Northam (approximately 18 kilometres to the north) and York for everyday services, shopping, and community facilities.

Spencers Brook falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by the Northam Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northam
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Moore (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.64°, 116.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
53.22 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,245
Median 2023–24
$57,876
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,658

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Northam Station
18 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Transwa bus services — Northam / Perth Approx. 1h 44min to Perth by bus

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
95 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Northam (18 km) then Avonlink train to East Perth (approx. 1h 45min)
By Car (Peak)
1h 10min - 1h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h - 1h 15min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides the main route to Perth; Northam is the nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality where a car is essential for all daily needs and errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spencers Brook known for? +

Spencers Brook is known for the Muresk Institute, Curtin University's agribusiness and environmental biology campus, and the historic Spencers Brook Tavern — originally built in 1884 and one of the oldest continuously operating hotels in the WA Wheatbelt.

How far is Spencers Brook from Perth? +

Spencers Brook is approximately 95 kilometres east of Perth, making it roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minute drive via Great Eastern Highway depending on traffic.

Does Spencers Brook have public transport? +

There is no train station at Spencers Brook itself. The nearest rail access is at Northam (approximately 18 km to the north), where Transwa's Avonlink service connects to East Perth. Transwa buses also serve the broader Northam region.

What is the population of Spencers Brook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spencers Brook has a population of 84 residents, spread across a 53 square kilometre rural area between Northam and York.

Is Spencers Brook a good place to live? +

Spencers Brook suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the Avon Valley, with easy access to the services of Northam and York. The presence of the Muresk Institute also makes it an interesting option for those connected to agricultural education and research.

What is the postcode for Spencers Brook? +

The postcode for Spencers Brook, Western Australia is 6401.