Meekatharra, WA 6642
MeekatharraAll suburbs in postcode 6642
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Median house price
$60,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Meekatharra itself.
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Meekatharra at a glance
- Median unit
- $102,960
- Population
- 849
- Median age 33
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Meekatharra
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Meekatharra, houses changed hands at $60,500 in 2024, well below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Meekatharra itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $115/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $110/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Meekatharra
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 39°C (hot), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 240 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schools in Meekatharra
Schools serving Meekatharra: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Meekatharra District High School
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 33%
- Renter occupied
- 48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 9.88%
- On the $60,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.56%
- On the $102,960 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 240 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 38.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Meekatharra
- What is the median house price in Meekatharra?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Meekatharra, WA 6642 is $60,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Meekatharra itself. The median unit price is $102,960.
- How much is my house worth in Meekatharra?
- A useful starting point is the Meekatharra median house price of $60,500 (units $102,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Meekatharra postcode?
- Meekatharra is in the 6642 postcode, in WA, in the Meekatharra region.
- Where is Meekatharra?
- Meekatharra is a suburb in the Meekatharra area, WA 6642.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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