Mingenew, WA 6522 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mingenew is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6522, home to 258 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mingenew local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 315 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,125 /week
- Median personal income
- $595 /week
- Median family income
- $1,468 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mingenew
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,127
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Mingenew Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Mingenew
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 23 resolvable premises in Mingenew. 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%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mingenew?
Mingenew (WA 6522) had 258 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Mingenew local government area.
What is the median rent in Mingenew?
The median advertised rent in Mingenew is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mingenew?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mingenew covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mingenew Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mingenew?
Mingenew 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 Mingenew?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). 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 Mingenew?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mingenew centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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