Dowerin, WA 6461
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Median house price
$181,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Dowerin itself.
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Dowerin at a glance
- Median unit
- $106,560
- Population
- 436
- Median age 46
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Dowerin
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Dowerin, houses changed hands at $181,000 in 2024, well below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Dowerin itself. Units come in around $106,560, roughly 41% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $36,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Dowerin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $163/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $170/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Dowerin
Dowerin (6461) sits in the Dowerin region of Western Australia. The median house here is $181,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Dowerin has roughly 436 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Dowerin scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 35°C (hot), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 339 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Dowerin's population at 436, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 58%
- Lone person
- 39%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.68% (median rent $163/wk against a $181,000 price tag). Units yield 8.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.68%
- On the $181,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 8.30%
- On the $106,560 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 339 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 34.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Dowerin
- What is the median house price in Dowerin?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Dowerin, WA 6461 is $181,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Dowerin itself. The median unit price is $106,560.
- How much is my house worth in Dowerin?
- A useful starting point is the Dowerin median house price of $181,000 (units $106,560). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Dowerin postcode?
- Dowerin is in the 6461 postcode, in WA, in the Dowerin region.
- Where is Dowerin?
- Dowerin is a suburb in the Dowerin area, WA 6461.
- What is the average rent in Dowerin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $163, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Dowerin?
- There are 4 schools serving Dowerin on this page, including Dowerin District High School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Goomalling Primary School.
- How walkable is Dowerin?
- Dowerin has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Dowerin?
- Dowerin is close to Ucarty, Walyormouring, Hindmarsh, Minnivale, Ucarty West.
- What is the population of Dowerin?
- The population of Dowerin is approximately 436 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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