Hindmarsh WA 6462

Hindmarsh is a rural locality in Western Australia, 184 km from Perth CBD, around 2 hours 40 minutes by car. Population is 54; the median age is 34 and the median household income is $110,448 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 58.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.

This locality is too small to rate.

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Short-Stay Rentals

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Schools

No schools in this locality boundary.

Walkability

Hindmarsh is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.

0
out of 100
Very Car-Dependent
Public Transport within 1 km not measured
Schools within 1.5 km 0
Parks within 800 m 0
Supermarkets within 1 km 0
GPs within 1 km 0
Pharmacies within 1 km 0
Childcare within 1 km 0
Hospitals within 5 km 0

We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.

NBN connectivity

The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Hindmarsh.

15
connectivity score / 100
Most common
Satellite (Sky Muster)
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
10
Technology mix
Satellite (Sky Muster) (SATELLITE) 100%

NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.

Amenities

Supermarkets
None
Shopping Centres
None
Cafes & Restaurants
None
Parks & Reserves
4 in locality
Sport & Recreation
None
Beaches
None
Waterways
None
Childcare
None
GPs
None
Pharmacies
None
Hospitals
None
Police Stations
None
Banks & Bank@Post
None
Fuel Stations
None
EV Chargers
None
Pubs & Bars
None
Arts & Culture
None
Places of Worship
None

Dowerin: council population

The whole council area, not just Hindmarsh · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
745
+0.8% in a year
Change
+6
people since 2024
Density
0.4
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
+3
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
+1
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+2
arrivals minus departures

The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.

Socio-economic profile

ABS SEIFA · ranked against every suburb in Australia, and within the state
2021 census
Advantage and disadvantage
8/10
8/10 within WA
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
7/10
6/10 within WA
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
9/10
9/10 within WA
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Hindmarsh is home to 54 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $110,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

54

58.8% since 2016

Median Age

34

12.8% since 2016

Median Household Income

$110,448/yr

30.7% since 2016
Top 24% in WA

Census Median Rent

$150/wk

Census Median Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg Household Size

2.8

3.7% since 2016

Median Personal Income

$51,064/yr

35.4% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

Unoccupied Dwellings

55.6%

16.6% since 2016

Total Dwellings

18

50.0% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

100.0%

37.6% since 2016

Houses

100.0%

no change since 2016

Rental Stress

7.1%

Mortgage Stress

18.8%

Work From Home

23.5%

58.2% since 2016

Dwelling Types

Houses 18 (100.0%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 3 (50.0%)
Mortgage 3 (50.0%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
74.1%
English Spoken at Home
79.6%
Employment Rate
76.9%
12.1% since 2016
Completed Year 12
37.0%

Occupations

Managers 17 (50.0%)
Clerical & Administrative 5 (14.7%)
Community & Personal Service 4 (11.8%)
Technicians & Trades 3 (8.8%)

Religion

Christianity 37 (68.5%)
No Religion 10 (18.5%)

Country of Birth (overseas)

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.

South Africa 3 (5.6%)

Age Distribution

0-4 10 (18.5%)
5-14 3 (5.6%)
25-34 9 (16.7%)
35-44 3 (5.6%)
45-54 10 (18.5%)
55-64 9 (16.7%)
65-74 3 (5.6%)

Family & Household Composition

Couple Families 10 (100.0%)

Commute to Work

Car (driver) 13 (76.5%)
Worked from Home 4 (23.5%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 10 (18.5%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 4 (7.4%)
Bachelor Degree 3 (5.6%)

Cars per Dwelling

2 cars 6 (33.3%)
3 cars 4 (22.2%)

Council Rates

Dowerin
FY 2023-24

Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,996 a year through Dowerin based on 2023 figures.

Avg residential rate
$3,996/yr
Valuation basis
Gross Rental Value / Unimproved Value
GRV for urban, UV for rural/mining

Climate & Setting

from Wyalkatchem, 19.6 km

Dry climate.

Elevation
270 m
above sea level, at the locality centre
Annual rainfall
292 mm
42 rainy days
Summer max (Jan)
—
Winter min (Jul)
—

Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.

First Home Owner Grant

FY2026-27

$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.

Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.

Verify eligibility with Department of Finance WA

Federal Electorate

Division of Durack

Currently held by Melissa Price Liberal

Year Winner 2PP ALP 2PP LNP Swing
2025 Melissa Price 39.9% 60.1% -5.5
2022 Melissa Price 45.7% 54.3% -9.2
2019 Melissa Price 35.2% 64.8% +3.7

Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.

State Electorate

Central Wheatbelt District

Currently held by Lachlan Hunter The Nationals WA

Next state election: 10 March 2029.

Year Winner Won with
2025 Lachlan Hunter NP 73.3%
2021 Mia Davies NP 60.7%
2017 Mia Davies NP 72.6%

Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

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Common questions about Hindmarsh

Is Hindmarsh a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Hindmarsh is low (26/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Hindmarsh?

Hindmarsh has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.

What is the population of Hindmarsh?

Hindmarsh, WA had a population of 54 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Hindmarsh, WA?

The postcode for Hindmarsh, WA is 6462.

How far is Hindmarsh from Perth?

Hindmarsh is 184 km from Perth CBD by road, about 158 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Hindmarsh?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Hindmarsh was $110,448 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.

What is the median weekly rent in Hindmarsh?

There are too few current rental listings in Hindmarsh for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Hindmarsh?

The median age of residents in Hindmarsh was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.

What is the weather like in Hindmarsh?

At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Hindmarsh, Wyalkatchem (19.6 km away), 292 mm of rain a year over 42 rainy days over 2006-2026.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Hindmarsh?

First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.

What council does Hindmarsh belong to?

Hindmarsh sits within the Dowerin local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Hindmarsh?

The average residential rates bill through Dowerin is $3,996 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

Which federal electorate is Hindmarsh in?

Hindmarsh sits within the federal Division of Durack, currently held by Melissa Price (Liberal).

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