Murchison
Lake Austin
Lake Austin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
215
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Lake Austin.
Lake Austin (6640) sits in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Lake Austin has roughly 215 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lake Austin 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Austin's population at 215, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
215
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$85/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
215
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Lake Austin.
Local schools for Lake Austin
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Government School Catchment
Cue Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Austin.
- What is the Lake Austin postcode?
- Lake Austin is in the 6640 postcode, in WA, in the Murchison region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Austin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $85.
- What schools are in Lake Austin?
- There are 1 schools serving Lake Austin on this page, including Cue Primary School.
- How walkable is Lake Austin?
- Lake Austin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Austin?
- Lake Austin is close to Cue, Reedy, Weld Range, Mount Magnet.
- What is the population of Lake Austin?
- Lake Austin has approximately 215 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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