Marvel Loch, WA 6426 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Marvel Loch is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6426, home to 120 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yilgarn local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 373 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$180 /wk
Population120
Median age48
Area845.5 km²
To CBD373 km
LGAYilgarn

Demographics

Population
120
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,392 /week
Median personal income
$1,481 /week
Median family income
$1,437 /week
Average household size
1.7
Persons per bedroom
0.6
Local government area
Yilgarn
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$180 /week
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 4 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 25 resolvable premises in Marvel Loch. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Marvel Loch?

Marvel Loch (WA 6426) had 120 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Yilgarn local government area.

What is the median rent in Marvel Loch?

The median advertised rent in Marvel Loch is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Marvel Loch?

Marvel Loch 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 Marvel Loch?

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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