Full-time 18.7%Part-time 7.8%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 70.1%
Dwelling Types
Mullewa
House 84.7%Semi-detached 5.1%Flat/Unit 6.8%Other 3.4%
Commute Mode
Mullewa
Car 72.7%Walk 27.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.8%
England
3.7%
New Zealand
2.5%
India
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
92.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Mullewa
Is Mullewa safe?
Mullewa has a safety score of 2/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waggrakine (17/100), White Peak (52/100), Deepdale (61/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Mullewa?
Median weekly rent in Mullewa is $320/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waggrakine ($590/wk), White Peak ($800/wk), Deepdale ($823/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Mullewa?
Mullewa has a school rating of 5/100 across 2 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Mullewa District High School (Combined), Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Mullewa affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Mullewa is $200K, down 18.2% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $320/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waggrakine ($596K), White Peak ($750K), Deepdale ($870K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Mullewa is a small Mid West farming town best known for its spectacular spring wildflower season, when paddocks burst into colour and draw visitors from across WA. Sitting roughly 100km east of Geraldton, it offers a quiet rural pace, affordable fuel and dark skies that suit nature tourism and stargazing. Infrastructure challenges, including repeated power outages during summer heatwaves, are a recurring frustration for residents in this remote community. Houses here have a median value of $200k and rent of $320/week, 80% below the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 2/100 falls 50 points below the metro mean of 52. With 2 schools scoring 5/100, education here is below the Perth average.
The population has a median age of 45 and earns $828/week per household.