Mckail, WA 6330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mckail is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6330, home to 3,970 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Albany local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 377 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,970
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,641 /week
- Median personal income
- $786 /week
- Median family income
- $1,830 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Albany
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,622
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Mount Lockyer Primary School
- Albany Secondary Education Support Centre
- North Albany Senior High School
- Lockyer Community Kindergarten
- Parklands School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Mcgonnell Rd Opposite Cleave Cl
- Salvado Rd After Granada Cr
- Mcgonnell Rd After Edinburgh Rd
- Le Grande Av Before Carbine St
- Mcgonnell Rd After Lancaster Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 restaurants
- 28 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.6% of the 1,522 resolvable premises in Mckail. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mckail?
Mckail (WA 6330) had 3,970 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Albany local government area.
What is the median rent in Mckail?
The median advertised rent in Mckail is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mckail?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mckail covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Mount Lockyer Primary School (1.6 km), Albany Secondary Education Support Centre (2 km), North Albany Senior High School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mckail?
Mckail is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mckail?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Mckail?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mckail centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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