Dowerin
Minnivale
Minnivale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
40
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Minnivale.
Minnivale (6462) sits in the Dowerin region of Western Australia.
Minnivale has roughly 40 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Minnivale scores 0/100 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Minnivale's population at 40, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 41% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
40
Median age
31
Family households
65%
Lone person
41%
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)
$118/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
40
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Minnivale.
Local schools for Minnivale
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Government School Catchment
Dowerin District High School
Wyalkatchem District High School
Cadoux Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Minnivale.
- What is the Minnivale postcode?
- Minnivale is in the 6462 postcode, in WA, in the Dowerin region.
- What is the average rent in Minnivale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $118, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Minnivale?
- There are 5 schools serving Minnivale on this page, including Dowerin District High School, Wyalkatchem District High School, Cadoux Primary School.
- How walkable is Minnivale?
- Minnivale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Minnivale?
- Minnivale is close to Hindmarsh, Benjaberring, Dowerin, Koomberkine, Manmanning.
- What is the population of Minnivale?
- Minnivale has approximately 40 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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