Meekatharra at a glance
Median house
$60,500
Median unit
$102,960
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
849
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Meekatharra.
The postcode for Meekatharra is 6642 (WA).
The median house price in Meekatharra is $60,500.
Meekatharra (6642) sits in the Meekatharra region of Western Australia. The median house here is $60,500, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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
Houses change hands at $60,500 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $102,960, roughly -70% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $12,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Meekatharra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$60,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $102,960.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$115/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$60,500
$102,960
849
Median age: 33
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 9.88% (median rent $115/wk against a $60,500 price tag). Units yield 5.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20249.88%
Based on $60,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.56%
Based on $102,960 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 202633%
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.
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Meekatharra.
- What is the median house price in Meekatharra?
- The median house price in Meekatharra, WA 6642 is $60,500. The median unit price is $102,960.
- What is the Meekatharra postcode?
- Meekatharra is in the 6642 postcode, in WA, in the Meekatharra region.
- Where is Meekatharra?
- Meekatharra is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6642, 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?
- The population of Meekatharra is approximately 849 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
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