Dowerin, WA 6461 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dowerin is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6461, home to 436 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dowerin local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 147 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$170 /wk
Population436
Median age46
Area291.9 km²
To CBD147 km
LGADowerin

Demographics

Population
436
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,103 /week
Median personal income
$685 /week
Median family income
$1,359 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.6
Local government area
Dowerin
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$170 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$672
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Dowerin District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 58 resolvable premises in Dowerin. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.

Figures cover the whole Wheatbelt District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dowerin?

Dowerin (WA 6461) had 436 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Dowerin local government area.

What is the median rent in Dowerin?

The median advertised rent in Dowerin is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dowerin?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dowerin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dowerin District High School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dowerin?

Dowerin is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dowerin?

Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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