Shire of Murray
Boddington
Boddington at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$268,560
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,178
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Boddington.
Boddington (6390) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Boddington has roughly 1,178 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $268,560, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Boddington on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $268,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$268,560
1,178
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.36% (median rent $280/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 5.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.36%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.42%
Based on $268,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boddington's population at 1,178, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,178
Median age
40
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Boddington scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boddington.
Local schools for Boddington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boddington District High School
Wandering Primary School
Dwellingup Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Boddington.
- What is the median house price in Boddington?
- The median house price in Boddington, WA 6390 is $334,000. The median unit price is $268,560. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Boddington postcode?
- Boddington is in the 6390 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Boddington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Boddington?
- There are 3 schools serving Boddington on this page, including Boddington District High School, Wandering Primary School, Dwellingup Primary School.
- How walkable is Boddington?
- Boddington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boddington?
- Boddington is close to Ranford, Crossman, Marradong, Lower Hotham, Dwarda.
- What is the population of Boddington?
- Boddington has approximately 1,178 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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