Muckenburra
WA 6503 • Western Australia
About Muckenburra
Muckenburra is a large rural locality within the Shire of Gingin in Western Australia, situated approximately 90 kilometres north of Perth along the Indian Ocean Drive corridor. Covering an expansive area of nearly 75 square kilometres, the locality has a population of around 219 residents and is characterised by broadacre farming, rural properties, and open bushland. The Shire of Gingin encompasses Muckenburra within its administrative area, reflecting the agricultural and semi-rural nature of this part of the Perth coastal hinterland.
The locality is set in the coastal hinterland region north of Perth, with the nearest town centre services found in Gingin or Lancelin. Residents typically rely on private vehicles for all daily needs, and the area attracts those seeking large rural landholdings, hobby farms, or a quiet lifestyle away from metropolitan Perth. The surrounding landscape features typical WA coastal plain vegetation, wheat and livestock farming, and proximity to the scenic coastal areas of the Turquoise Coast.
Muckenburra falls under postcode 6503 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Indian Ocean Drive and Brand Highway; Gingin is the nearest service town (~25 km)
A dispersed rural locality with no local amenities; all errands require driving to nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Daw Street