WA · Menzies Council
Menzies, 6436
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- Affordable
- Historic
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
Suburb profile
Menzies is a welcoming smaller community in Menzies, with a settled community character. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Established homes and older streetscapes are part of the appeal, with heritage detail still visible throughout.
Population
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $900
- Dwelling vacancy
- 33.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 71
- Median monthly mortgage
- $397
- Employment rate
- 40.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 659
- Menzies Community SchoolCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
12 state heritage places
- Menzies CemeterySandstone Rd, Menzies16760
- Menzies Secondary SchoolCnr Gregory & Gill Sts, Menzies23879
- Residence447 Walsh St, Menzies23888
- Residence445 Walsh St, Menzies23962
- Residence446 Walsh St, Menzies23968
- Station Master's HouseWalsh St, Menzies23821
- Three Railway Cottages, GoongarrieGoongarrie Station Railway Siding15411
- Menzies Post Office (fmr)Cnr Shenton & Brown Sts, Menzies1554
- Menzies Railway Station GroupWalsh St, Menzies1553
- Menzies School72 Walton St, Menzies1556
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Menzies CemeteryheritageSandstone Rd, Menzies16760
- Menzies Secondary SchoolheritageCnr Gregory & Gill Sts, Menzies23879
- Residenceheritage447 Walsh St, Menzies23888
- Residenceheritage445 Walsh St, Menzies23962
- Residenceheritage446 Walsh St, Menzies23968
- Station Master's HouseheritageWalsh St, Menzies23821
- Three Railway Cottages, GoongarrieheritageGoongarrie Station Railway Siding15411
- Menzies Post Office (fmr)heritageCnr Shenton & Brown Sts, Menzies1554
- Menzies Railway Station GroupheritageWalsh St, Menzies1553
- Menzies Schoolheritage72 Walton St, Menzies1556
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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