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Muluckine

WA 6401 • Western Australia

209
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
66.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalWheatbeltQuietCar-Dependent

About Muluckine

Muluckine is a rural locality in the Shire of Northam, situated in the Avon Valley region of Western Australia's Wheatbelt, approximately 96 kilometres east of Perth. Covering nearly 67 square kilometres, it had a population of 209 at the 2021 Census with a median household income of around $47,245 — broadly consistent with the mixed farming communities of the central Wheatbelt. The locality sits within the broader Northam district, one of the most significant agricultural regions in Western Australia, dominated by cereal cropping and livestock grazing.

Residents of Muluckine rely on the regional town of Northam, approximately 10–15 kilometres away, for schooling, shopping, medical services, and community facilities. Northam itself is the largest inland town in Western Australia's south-west and serves as the service hub for the Avon Valley. The locality offers a working rural lifestyle with large farming properties, and access to the Great Eastern Highway makes Perth accessible for those needing the city's services.

Muluckine falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Moore (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.64°, 116.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
66.74 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Northam Station
12 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • Transwa services via Northam — Perth (East Perth) and regional centres Approximately 1 hr 45 min to Perth by train from Northam

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
96 km
By Train
Drive to Northam (~12km), then Avon Link train to East Perth Terminal (~1 hr 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides the main route to Perth. Car is the practical daily option; train available from Northam for infrequent CBD visits.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Muluckine is a farming locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Northam or beyond

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
209
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muluckine known for? +

Muluckine is a quiet farming locality in WA's Avon Valley Wheatbelt, primarily known for its cereal cropping and pastoral properties. It forms part of the productive agricultural hinterland around the town of Northam.

How far is Muluckine from Perth? +

Muluckine is approximately 96 kilometres east of Perth CBD, around a 1 to 1.5 hour drive via the Great Eastern Highway.

Does Muluckine have public transport? +

Muluckine has no local public transport. The nearest train service is at Northam, approximately 12 kilometres away, where Transwa's Avon Link service connects to Perth's East Perth Terminal in around 1 hour 45 minutes.

What is the population of Muluckine? +

According to the 2021 Census, Muluckine has a population of 209 residents, spread across a farming locality of nearly 67 square kilometres in WA's Northam Shire.

Is Muluckine a good place to live? +

Muluckine suits those looking for a rural farming lifestyle with space and affordability in the WA Wheatbelt. The nearby town of Northam provides essential services, and Perth is accessible for those who need regular city access.

What is the postcode for Muluckine? +

The postcode for Muluckine, Western Australia is 6401, shared with the Northam township and surrounding Avon Valley localities.