Browse Units & Apartments in Muchea
Muchea, WA 6501
Overview
Muchea sits 43 km north‑north‑east of Perth in the Shire of Chittering, offering a peaceful setting rooted in abundant water, its name derives from the Nyoongar word “Muchela,” meaning “water hole.” Originally surveyed as farmland in 1845, the town grew around a railway siding opened between 1892 and 1898, giving residents easy access to regional transport while preserving a relaxed, countryside lifestyle.
Today the community blends historic homes built near the early railway with surrounding agricultural properties, reflecting a modest housing mix that caters to families and commuters alike. The former Muchea Tracking Station, established in 1960 as part of NASA’s Mercury project, adds a unique heritage touch to the town’s character, while its close proximity to Perth makes it a convenient base for both work and leisure.
Region type mix: Regional 97%, Metro 3%.
Streets in Muchea
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Street |
9132 m² |
≈ A$320,000 |
4 |
| Brand Highway |
226862 m² |
≈ A$1,040,000 |
1 |
| Carl Street |
20032 m² |
≈ A$731,666 |
4 |
| Chittering Street |
4789 m² |
≈ A$495,333 |
3 |
| Faull Street |
27548 m² | - |
1 |
| Fewster Street |
20970 m² | - |
1 |
| Great Northern Highway | - | - |
1 |
| Mckenzie Street |
1921 m² |
≈ A$236,500 |
7 |
| Muchea South Road |
52676 m² | - |
3 |
| Philmore Street |
12126 m² |
≈ A$540,000 |
2 |
| Popple Place |
4645 m² |
≈ A$431,250 |
4 |
| Steer Street |
7203 m² |
≈ A$99,000 |
4 |