Western Australia · Postcode 6501
Muchea postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 46 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Muchea at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Muchea vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Muchea | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,859 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Muchea is a locality 46 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6501. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Chittering.
According to the 2021 Census, Muchea has a population of 921 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,859, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 14 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Muchea includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 323 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Muchea scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Muchea is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Muchea details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6501 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 921 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,859/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $773/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 216.0 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 323 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.5382441 |
| Longitude | 115.9231471 |
| Distance from Perth | 46 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Chittering |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 150 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 100 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 196 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 321 (34.9%) |
| 65+ years | 161 (17.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 97 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 66 (7.2%) |
| Diabetes | 53 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 44 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 32 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 56 (17.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 106 (32.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 160 (49.2%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.