Boyup Brook District High SchoolCombinedGovernment38
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
38
Reading
479
Writing
488
Numeracy
478
Grammar
468
Spelling
474
Administration
Students
197
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
86%
Demographics
ICSEA
1004
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
2%
LBOTE
10%
St Mary's Catholic SchoolPrimaryCatholic20
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
20
Reading
398
Writing
406
Numeracy
421
Grammar
398
Spelling
393
Administration
Fees
$413
Students
52
Ratio
8:1
Attend.
88%
Demographics
ICSEA
979
Gender
50%/50%
Indig.
10%
LBOTE
10%
Demographics & Census
51 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1102/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
5.9%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
72%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
13.3%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Boyup Brook
Full-time 22.9%Part-time 13.6%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 61.0%
Dwelling Types
Boyup Brook
House 97.5%Other 2.5%
Commute Mode
Boyup Brook
Car 73.1%Transit 2.4%Walk 7.6%WFH 16.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.3%
England
8.1%
New Zealand
2.7%
India
0.5%
South Africa
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
96.9%
Frequently Asked Questions about Boyup Brook
Is Boyup Brook safe?
Boyup Brook has a safety score of 62/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kangaroo Gully (100/100), Bridgetown (80/100), Balingup (74/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Boyup Brook?
Median weekly rent in Boyup Brook is $470/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kangaroo Gully ($750/wk), Bridgetown ($625/wk), Balingup ($500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Boyup Brook?
Boyup Brook has a school rating of 29/100 across 2 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Boyup Brook District High School (Combined), St Mary's Catholic School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Boyup Brook affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Boyup Brook is $410K, up 32.2% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $470/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kangaroo Gully ($878K), Bridgetown ($755K), Balingup ($630K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/boyup-brook
Boyup Brook is a small Blackwood River valley farming town that punches well above its weight as a tourist destination. It is best known for its annual country music festival and Harvey Dickson's historic property, a beloved stop for rodeos and guided tours. The town's top TripAdvisor attraction is a teapot collection, which captures its quirky, unhurried character. Quiet and deeply rural, it appeals to those seeking genuine country charm rather than city convenience. Property prices sit at a median of $410k and rent of $470/week, which is 60% below the Perth metro median.
Crime levels are moderate, and the 62/100 safety score is 10 points above the metro mean of 52. School quality is around average, with 2 schools holding a combined 29/100 rating.
This is an established area with a median age of 51 and household incomes of $1,102/week.