Barrow Island
WA 6712 • Western Australia
About Barrow Island
Barrow Island is a large 264 square kilometre locality located in Western Australia approximately 120 kilometres from Onslow and around 1380 kilometres from Perth. With a population of just 45 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Barrow Island is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
As a rural locality in Western Australia, Barrow Island is part of an agricultural landscape typical of this part of the state, supporting farming and grazing activities. Residents depend on Onslow for access to schools, shops, medical care, and community life. The wide open spaces and close-knit farming community are among the defining attributes of living in this part of Western Australia.
Barrow Island falls under postcode 6712 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Onslow Approx 90 min by car
Commute to Perth
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Onslow approximately 120 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.