Postcode 6271 (WA)
Postcode 6271 in WA is in the federal division of Forrest, the state electorates of Vasse and Collie-Preston and Shire of Capel. It covers Capel River, Capel, Stirling Estate, Forrest Beach and Peppermint Grove Beach.
Postcode areas are ABS approximations (POA) of Australia Post postcodes, so results near an edge are indicative.
Federal electorates
| Division of Forrest | >99% of postcode 6271 |
State electorates
| Vasse (WA state electorate) | 66% of postcode 6271 |
| Collie-Preston (WA state electorate) | 32% of postcode 6271 |
Local council areas
| Shire of Capel | >99% of postcode 6271 |
Suburbs in postcode 6271
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel River WA | Forrest | Vasse | Shire of Capel |
| Capel WA | Forrest | Collie-Preston | Shire of Capel |
| Stirling Estate WA | Forrest | Vasse 88% Bunbury 12% | Shire of Capel |
| Forrest Beach WA | Forrest | Vasse | Shire of Capel |
| Peppermint Grove Beach WA | Forrest | Vasse | Shire of Capel |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 6271 in?
Postcode 6271 is in the federal division of Forrest.
What state electorate is postcode 6271 in?
It is in the state electorates of Vasse and Collie-Preston.
What council is postcode 6271 in?
It is in Shire of Capel.
Which suburbs are in postcode 6271?
Capel River, Capel, Stirling Estate, Forrest Beach and Peppermint Grove Beach.
Why can one postcode be in several electorates?
Postcodes are drawn by Australia Post for mail delivery. Electorates and councils are drawn by electoral and local-government authorities, so the boundaries do not line up. Use the finder for an exact address.
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