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Meekatharra
WAMeekatharra is a growing suburb in WA with 3,384 residents.
- SA2 code
- 511041290
- State
- WA
Population
3,384
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+4.6%
3yr: -0.1% · 10yr: -4.4%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$120/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,202/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Meekatharra (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: -0.1%5yr: +4.6%10yr: -4.4%Total: -20.0%
Population grew from 4,231 to 3,384 over 24 years, averaging -0.9% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 16.1%Almost entirely detached houses (93.4%), rental-heavy (52.5% renting), built for families (49% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 93%
551 houses28 townhouses11 apartments
Tenure
Owned 39%
Renting 53%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
66 (10.3%)
2 bed
130 (20.3%)
3 bed
316 (49.5%)
4 bed
94 (14.7%)
5 bed
15 (2.3%)
6+ bed
18 (2.8%)