Mingenew
Mingenew
Mingenew at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
258
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Mingenew.
Mingenew (6522) sits in the Mingenew region of Western Australia.
Mingenew has roughly 258 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mingenew scores 8/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mingenew's population at 258, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
258
Median age
56
Family households
70%
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
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
258
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mingenew.
Local schools for Mingenew
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Government School Catchment
Mingenew Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mingenew.
- What is the Mingenew postcode?
- Mingenew is in the 6522 postcode, in WA, in the Mingenew region.
- What is the average rent in Mingenew?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Mingenew?
- There are 1 schools serving Mingenew on this page, including Mingenew Primary School.
- How walkable is Mingenew?
- Mingenew has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Mingenew?
- Mingenew is close to Yarragadee, Lockier, Ikewa, Bundanoon, Mooriary.
- What is the population of Mingenew?
- Mingenew has approximately 258 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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