Meekatharra
Meekatharra
Meekatharra at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
849
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Meekatharra.
Meekatharra (6642) sits in the Meekatharra region of Western Australia.
Meekatharra has roughly 849 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Meekatharra scores 2/100 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 Meekatharra's population at 849, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
849
Median age
33
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$115/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
849
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Meekatharra.
Local schools for Meekatharra
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Government School Catchment
Meekatharra District High School
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Frequently asked
About Meekatharra.
- What is the Meekatharra postcode?
- Meekatharra is in the 6642 postcode, in WA, in the Meekatharra region.
- What is the average rent in Meekatharra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $115, for units it's $110.
- What schools are in Meekatharra?
- There are 1 schools serving Meekatharra on this page, including Meekatharra District High School.
- How walkable is Meekatharra?
- Meekatharra has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Meekatharra?
- Meekatharra is close to Karalundi, Reedy.
- What is the population of Meekatharra?
- Meekatharra has approximately 849 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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