Hester
WA 6255 • Western Australia
About Hester
Hester is a small rural locality in the South West region of Western Australia, situated approximately 7 kilometres north of Bridgetown and around 270 kilometres south of Perth. Part of the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, the locality covers about 24 square kilometres of rolling farmland and bushland along the Blackwood River valley. With a population of 101 at the 2021 Census, Hester is a quiet, close-knit community where the postcode median taxable income sits around $40,585.
Named after Edward Godfrey Hester, one of the earliest European settlers in the Bridgetown district in the late 1850s, Hester was gazetted as a townsite in 1899 as a siding on the Donnybrook to Bridgetown railway. The surrounding area is known for its lush green landscapes, cattle and sheep farming, fruit orchards, and proximity to the karri and jarrah forests of the South West. Residents rely on nearby Bridgetown for shops, schools, medical services and community facilities, while the region's wineries, walking trails and the annual Blues at Bridgetown festival add to the area's lifestyle appeal.
Hester falls under postcode 6255 and is governed by Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa SW2 coach — Perth / Pemberton ~3.5 hr to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Access via South Western Highway through Bunbury; Bridgetown (7 km) is the nearest service town
Hester is a dispersed rural locality with no shops or services; Bridgetown (7 km) is the nearest town for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Steere Street
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Roe Street