Mount Magnet, WA 6638 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mount Magnet is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6638, home to 583 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mount Magnet local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 432 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 583
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,192 /week
- Median personal income
- $703 /week
- Median family income
- $1,357 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mount Magnet
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $535
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Mount Magnet District High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Mt Magnet
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 94 resolvable premises in Mount Magnet. 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 Mount Magnet?
Mount Magnet (WA 6638) had 583 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Mount Magnet local government area.
What is the median rent in Mount Magnet?
The median advertised rent in Mount Magnet is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mount Magnet?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mount Magnet covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Magnet District High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mount Magnet?
Mount Magnet 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 Mount Magnet?
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 Mount Magnet?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mount Magnet centroid. 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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