Goomalling
Malabaine
Malabaine at a glance
Population
51
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Malabaine.
Malabaine (6401) sits in the Goomalling region of Western Australia.
Malabaine has roughly 51 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Malabaine's population at 51, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
51
Median age
57
Family households
67%
Lone person
22%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
51
Median age: 57
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Malabaine.
Local schools for Malabaine
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Government School Catchment
Northam Primary School
Northam Senior High School
Avonvale Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Malabaine.
- What is the Malabaine postcode?
- Malabaine is in the 6401 postcode, in WA, in the Goomalling region.
- What is the average rent in Malabaine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Malabaine?
- There are 6 schools serving Malabaine on this page, including Northam Primary School, St Joseph's School, Northam Senior High School.
- What suburbs are near Malabaine?
- Malabaine is close to Northam, Muluckine, Irishtown, Muresk, Grass Valley.
- What is the population of Malabaine?
- Malabaine has approximately 51 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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