Full-time 22.1%Part-time 14.3%Unemployed 1.4%Not in labour 62.2%
Dwelling Types
Meckering
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Meckering
Car 77.9%Transit 5.2%Walk 5.2%WFH 11.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.4%
England
4.3%
New Zealand
4.3%
South Africa
1.7%
Language at Home
English only
100.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Meckering
Is Meckering safe?
Meckering has a safety score of 15/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cunderdin (38/100), Northam (9/100), Goomalling (24/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Meckering?
Median weekly rent in Meckering is $500/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cunderdin ($410/wk), Northam ($540/wk), Goomalling ($390/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Meckering?
Meckering has a school rating of 39/100 across 1 schools, which is below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Meckering Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Meckering affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Meckering is $315K, up 23.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $500/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Cunderdin ($360K), Northam ($515K), Goomalling ($350K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/meckering
Meckering is a small suburb around 115 km from central Perth with a population of 232. Property prices sit at a median of $315k and rent of $500/week, which is 69% below the Perth metro median.
At 15/100, the safety score sits 37 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is around average, with 1 school holding a combined 39/100 rating.
At a median age of 45, households here bring in $1,083/week.