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Howatharra

WA 6532 • Western Australia

112
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
89.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteRegional WAHistoric
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About Howatharra

Howatharra is a small agricultural town in Western Australia's Mid West region, located approximately 30 kilometres north of Geraldton and 454 kilometres north of Perth, within the Shire of Chapman Valley. With a population of 112 at the 2021 census and covering 90 square kilometres, the township was originally established as a railway siding on the Northampton railway line in 1908. Its Aboriginal name refers to a nearby spring, and the area has been an agricultural settlement since the early 1900s when surrounding land was opened for farming.

Howatharra is situated just off the North West Coastal Highway on the Oakagee River, serving as a quiet hub for surrounding cereal farming and pastoral properties. The townsite has minimal services — residents rely on Geraldton (30km south) for shopping, healthcare, schools, and entertainment. The Mid West region's warm Mediterranean-style climate supports wheat, barley, and mixed farming across the Chapman Valley. Howatharra appeals to those deeply embedded in agricultural life and those seeking affordable rural property with reasonable access to a regional city.

Howatharra falls under postcode 6532 and is governed by the Chapman Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6532
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Chapman Valley
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
North West Central (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-28.44°, 115.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
89.99 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6532

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6532, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,799
Median 2023–24
$67,222
▲ 32.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,754

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6532; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Integrity Coach Lines — Geraldton / Perth 30 min to Geraldton; ~6 hrs to Perth

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
454 km
By Train
No rail service. Nearest station: Geraldton Bus-Rail interchange (~30km south)
By Bus
~6 hrs (Integrity Coach Lines Perth service via Geraldton)
By Car (Peak)
~5 hrs to Perth; ~25 min to Geraldton
By Car (Off-Peak)
~4 hrs 45 min to Perth

🛣️ Geraldton is the functional centre for all services. Car is essential for daily life. The North West Coastal Highway passes close to the town.

Walkability Car Dependent

Entirely car dependent. No public transport, no footpaths, and very limited local amenities. Geraldton is the nearest city for all services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
112
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howatharra known for? +

Howatharra is a rural locality in the Northampton Shire of WA's Mid West, known for cereal cropping and pastoral farming north of Geraldton.

How far is Howatharra from Geraldton? +

Howatharra is approximately 40-60 kilometres north of Geraldton. Geraldton is approximately 430 kilometres north of Perth.

Does Howatharra have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Howatharra. Northampton and Geraldton are the nearest centres with services. A car is essential.

What is the population of Howatharra? +

According to the 2021 Census, Howatharra has a population of approximately 112 residents, a small farming community in the Northampton Shire.

Is Howatharra a good place to live? +

Howatharra suits farming families with properties in the Mid West north of Geraldton, within reach of Northampton's historic town and Geraldton's city services.

What is the postcode for Howatharra? +

The postcode for Howatharra is 6532.