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Meckering WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meckering, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meckering WA is 232 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meckering is $605 per week ($31,460 per year). Median rent in Meckering is $183 per week ($793 per month). Meckering has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Meckering has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meckering is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meckering is $1,000.

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Meckering Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meckering Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$605/wk

$31,460 per year

#7015 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$183/wk

$793 per month

#7860 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meckering Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (115) Female 51.1% (120)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

232 people · 216.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,325

Family income/wk

Meckering Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meckering Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.2% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.8% 25 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meckering Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Meckering Religion

No Religion

52.4%

Anglican

14.4%

Not stated

13.5%

Catholic

13.5%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Buddhism

1.3%

Uniting Church

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meckering Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Meckering Employment

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Employed full-time

33.1% 49 people

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Employed part-time

23.6% 35 people

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Not in labour force

43.2% 64 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Meckering Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Certificate I/II

15.1%

Bachelor Degree

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Meckering Occupation

Community & Personal Service

30.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.2%

Labourers

15.4%

Managers

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Meckering Field of Study

Engineering

37.5%

Education

18.8%

Architecture & Building

15.6%

Agriculture & Environment

9.4%

Health

9.4%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Meckering Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meckering Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

17.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meckering Marital Status

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Married

47.8% 88

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Separated

3.8% 7

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Divorced

9.2% 17

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Widowed

7.6% 14

👤

Never married

31.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meckering Ancestry

Australian

40.5%

English

33.5%

Scottish

8.8%

German

6.0%

Irish

4.2%

Other

2.5%

Croatian

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meckering School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.2%

Secondary — Government

27.9%

Pre-school

9.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Vocational Education

9.3%

Secondary — Catholic

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Meckering Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.9% 37

✅

No need for assistance

91.1% 379

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Meckering Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.3% 37

—

Not a volunteer

76.7% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meckering Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

17.6%

$450-$599/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

47.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meckering How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.4%

Did not go to work

18.1%

Car (passenger)

10.8%

Bus

4.8%

Walked only

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Meckering Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Meckering Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

51.9%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Meckering Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

22.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meckering Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

401

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meckering Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Meckering Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meckering Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.2%

Couple — no children

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meckering Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 3

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Never served

98.1% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meckering Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 25

—

Did not provide

85.0% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meckering Children Ever Born

No children

12.2%

1 child

22.4%

2 children

53.1%

3 children

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Meckering When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Meckering Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

19.0%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

17.7%

Did not do domestic work

31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Meckering Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

31.3%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

17.5%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meckering Where Residents Moved From

Same address

186

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Meckering Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.0%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Blended family — no other children

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meckering Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

total students

Meckering Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 22 students

983

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Meckering Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,083/wk

Median Rent $183/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Meckering

Your weekly income

≈ $4,693/month

Median rent $183/wk

Left after rent $900/wk

Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $83/wk

Meckering vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Alma (WA)

Pop: 116 Income: $880/wk Rent: $195/wk

Mount Burges

Pop: 116 Income: $558/wk Rent: $228/wk

South Greenough

Pop: 116 Income: $624/wk Rent: $220/wk

Woogenellup

Pop: 116 Income: $1,078/wk Rent: $150/wk

Wanarn

Pop: 117 Income: $342/wk Rent: $75/wk

Cardiff (WA)

Pop: 118 Income: $575/wk Rent: $233/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meckering

What is the population of Meckering WA?

The population of Meckering WA is 232 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Meckering is ranked #6,581 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meckering?

The median personal income in Meckering WA is $605 per week, or $31,460 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,325 per week.Meckering is ranked #7,015 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meckering?

Median rent in Meckering WA is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meckering ranks #7,860 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meckering?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meckering WA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meckering?

The median age in Meckering WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meckering a good suburb to live in?

Meckering is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 232.The median income is $605/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50923. All dollar figures in AUD.