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Malabaine

WA 6401 • Western Australia

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
50.97 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Malabaine

Malabaine is a small rural locality in the central wheatbelt of Western Australia, situated approximately 20 kilometres north of Northam within the Shire of Northam. Covering around 51 square kilometres of mixed farming and grazing country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the Avon Valley region, where the fertile red-brown soils and moderate rainfall support cereal cropping, sheep, and cattle grazing close to the Avon River.

Northam is the nearest service centre, and also the largest inland town in Western Australia's south-west, providing supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a strong regional community. The Avon Valley is one of the most scenic and accessible rural regions from Perth, offering wine tourism, historic towns, and the famous Avon Descent white water event. Malabaine suits those seeking a quiet farming lifestyle within easy reach of Northam and the broader Avon Valley's lifestyle amenities.

Malabaine falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by the Northam Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

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

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,245
Median 2023–24
$57,876
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,658

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Northam Station
20 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for local travel N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
Transwa AvonLink from Northam to Perth (approx. 2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min - 1 hr 35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides direct access to Perth; Northam is the nearest rail and service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Malabaine has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Northam providing all shops and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malabaine known for? +

Malabaine is a quiet farming locality near Northam in WA's Avon Valley, set within the fertile mixed farming country between Perth and the central wheatbelt.

How far is Malabaine from Perth? +

Malabaine is approximately 100 kilometres east of Perth, typically a 1 to 1 hour 35 minute drive via the Great Eastern Highway through Northam.

Does Malabaine have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Malabaine. The nearest Transwa rail service is at Northam (approximately 20 km), with AvonLink trains connecting to Perth.

What is the population of Malabaine? +

According to the 2021 Census, Malabaine has a population of approximately 51 residents in its 51 square kilometre area near Northam.

Is Malabaine a good place to live? +

Malabaine suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in WA's Avon Valley, with Northam's regional city services and the scenic Valley's wine tourism and outdoor recreation accessible within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Malabaine? +

The postcode for Malabaine, WA is 6401.