Full-time 23.0%Part-time 8.5%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 66.1%
Dwelling Types
Mingenew
House 88.7%Semi-detached 3.1%Other 8.2%
Commute Mode
Mingenew
Car 84.9%Walk 15.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.1%
England
4.7%
South Africa
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
97.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mingenew
Is Mingenew safe?
Mingenew has a safety score of 61/100, which is above 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: Dongara (49/100), Port Denison (59/100), Cape Burney (30/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mingenew?
Median weekly rent in Mingenew is $160.5/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dongara ($590/wk), Port Denison ($550/wk), Cape Burney ($565/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mingenew?
Mingenew has a school rating of 48/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Mingenew Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mingenew affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mingenew is $320K, up 260.7% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $160.5/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Dongara ($668K), Port Denison ($583K), Cape Burney ($615K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Mingenew is a small Mid West wheatbelt town about 370km north of Perth, where the seasonal rhythm is set by harvest: header operators and chaser bin drivers define the working year. It sits near Coalseam Conservation Park, drawing nature lovers for wildflower walks and river trails, and its dark skies have made it a stop on astrotourism circuits. Services are sparse, but the recreation centre anchors a tight-knit rural community. Houses here have a median value of $320k and rent of $161/week, 69% below the Perth metro median.
Safety rates at 61/100, 9 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 1 school scoring 48/100, education here is above average.
Residents are generally older (median age 56), with a household income of $1,125/week.