Mount Hardey, WA 6302 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mount Hardey is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6302, home to 154 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Beverley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 83 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$348 /wk
Population154
Median age56
Area77.7 km²
To CBD83 km
LGAYork

Demographics

Population
154
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,478 /week
Median personal income
$715 /week
Median family income
$2,250 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
York
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$348 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,975
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • York District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 72.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 94.0% of the 83 resolvable premises in Mount Hardey. 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: 94.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.0%

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 Mount Hardey?

Mount Hardey (WA 6302) had 154 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the York local government area.

What is the median rent in Mount Hardey?

The median advertised rent in Mount Hardey is $348/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mount Hardey?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mount Hardey covering government sectors. Nearest include: York District High School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mount Hardey?

Mount Hardey is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mount Hardey?

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 Mount Hardey?

In Mount Hardey, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (72.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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