Dowerin
Dowerin
Dowerin at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
436
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Dowerin.
Dowerin (6461) sits in the Dowerin region of Western Australia.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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.
Population
436
Median age
46
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
436
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dowerin.
Local schools for Dowerin
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Government School Catchment
Dowerin District High School
Goomalling Primary School
Wyalkatchem District High School
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Frequently asked
About Dowerin.
- What is the Dowerin postcode?
- Dowerin is in the 6461 postcode, in WA, in the Dowerin region.
- 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?
- Dowerin has approximately 436 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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