Hoddys Well, WA 6566 — Suburb Profile

In short

Hoddys Well is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6566, home to 140 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Toodyay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 72 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk

Population140

Median age54

Area76.9 km²

To CBD72 km

LGAToodyay

Demographics

Population: 140
Median age: 54 years
Median household income: $1,562 /week
Median personal income: $735 /week
Median family income: $2,083 /week
Average household size: 2.3
Persons per bedroom: 0.7
Local government area: Toodyay
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Pearce

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $300 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,524
Rent share of household income: 19%

Schools

Toodyay District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 park or reserve

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

Climate

Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 672 mm
Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 39.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 78.1% of the 73 resolvable premises in Hoddys Well. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

Fixed Wireless: 78.1%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 21.9%

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hoddys Well?

Hoddys Well (WA 6566) had 140 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Toodyay local government area.

What is the median rent in Hoddys Well?

The median advertised rent in Hoddys Well is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hoddys Well?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hoddys Well covering government sectors. Nearest include: Toodyay District High School (10 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hoddys Well?

Hoddys Well is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (78.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hoddys Well?

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.

What is the climate like in Hoddys Well?

In Hoddys Well, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (39.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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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