Muluckine, WA 6401 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Muluckine is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6401, home to 209 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Goomalling local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 85 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population209
Median age45
Area66.7 km²
To CBD85 km
LGANortham

Demographics

Population
209
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,111 /week
Median personal income
$517 /week
Median family income
$1,458 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Northam
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
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,045
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • St Joseph's School Other · Independent
  • Northam Primary School Primary · Government
  • West Northam Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 62.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.0% of the 100 resolvable premises in Muluckine. 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.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 2.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 1.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 96.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Muluckine?

Muluckine (WA 6401) had 209 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Northam local government area.

What is the median rent in Muluckine?

The median advertised rent in Muluckine is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Muluckine?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Muluckine covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (3.6 km), Northam Primary School (4.2 km), West Northam Primary School (4.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Muluckine?

Muluckine is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Muluckine?

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 Muluckine?

In Muluckine, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (62.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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