Western Australia · Postcode 6479
Mukinbudin postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 255 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Mukinbudin 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
Mukinbudin vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Mukinbudin | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,218 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $778 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -WA | 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.
Mukinbudin is a remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6479. It lies roughly 255 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Mukinbudin.
According to the 2021 Census, Mukinbudin has a population of 336 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,218, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 25 (7.4% of residents).
Housing in Mukinbudin includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $778, with 140 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mukinbudin scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Mukinbudin is served by Mukinbudin District High School.
Mukinbudin is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Mukinbudin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6479 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 336 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,218/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $716/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $778 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 227.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 140 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (7.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -30.9093406 |
| Longitude | 118.2564791 |
| Distance from Perth | 255 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Mukinbudin |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 63 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 35 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 76 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 85 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 77 (22.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 34 (10.1%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 45 (32.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 53 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 37 (26.4%) |
Schools in Mukinbudin
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Mukinbudin. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Mukinbudin
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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.