[4] In 1894, the government built a narrow gauge railway line from Geraldton to Mullewa and the town was gazetted in the same year.

[5] One of the Western Australian Government Railways named overnight passenger services from Perth was known as The Mullewa, which ceased operation in 1974.

[8] Radio services available in Mullewa: Free-to-air broadcast television services available in Mullewa: The programming schedule is mainly the same as the Seven, Nine and Ten stations in Perth, with variations for news bulletins, sport telecasts such as the Australian Football League and National Rugby League, children's and lifestyle programs and advertorials.

GWN7 produces a 30-minute regional news program each weeknight (originating from Bunbury) with a newsroom based in Geraldton, covering the local area.

[citation needed] Mullewa has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild to cool winters.