Mukinbudin, WA 6479 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Mukinbudin is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6479, home to 336 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Westonia local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 280 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$150 /wk
Population336
Median age44
Area227.7 km²
To CBD280 km
LGAMukinbudin

Demographics

Population
336
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,218 /week
Median personal income
$716 /week
Median family income
$1,875 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mukinbudin
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
$150 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$778
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Mukinbudin District High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.9% of the 276 resolvable premises in Mukinbudin. 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: 98.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

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 Mukinbudin?

Mukinbudin (WA 6479) had 336 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Mukinbudin local government area.

What is the median rent in Mukinbudin?

The median advertised rent in Mukinbudin is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Mukinbudin?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mukinbudin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mukinbudin District High School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Mukinbudin?

Mukinbudin is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Mukinbudin?

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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