Dowerin at a glance
Median house
$181,000
Median unit
$106,560
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
436
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Dowerin.
The postcode for Dowerin is 6461 (WA).
The median house price in Dowerin is $181,000.
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.
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Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $181,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$181,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $106,560.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$181,000
$106,560
436
Median age: 46
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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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.68%
Based on $181,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.30%
Based on $106,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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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 median house price in Dowerin?
- The median house price in Dowerin, WA 6461 is $181,000. The median unit price is $106,560.
- What is the Dowerin postcode?
- Dowerin is in the 6461 postcode, in WA, in the Dowerin region.
- Where is Dowerin?
- Dowerin is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6461, 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?
- The population of Dowerin is approximately 436 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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