Bonnie Rock

WA 6479 • Western Australia

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1247.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
Advertisement

About Bonnie Rock

Bonnie Rock is a small and very remote locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 380 kilometres north-east of Perth near the town of Mukinbudin. The locality covers around 1,247 square kilometres of vast wheatbelt farming country and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The landscape is characterised by flat to gently undulating cereal farming country, salt lakes, and mallee scrub remnants.

Mukinbudin, approximately 40 kilometres to the north, provides limited services including a general store and fuel, while Merredin (roughly 80 kilometres to the south) offers more comprehensive facilities. The region experiences the typical wheatbelt climate — warm dry summers and cool winters — and displays spectacular spring wildflowers. A private vehicle is the only practical transport.

Bonnie Rock falls under postcode 6479 and is governed by the Mukinbudin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6479
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-30.75°, 118.45°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1247.24 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6479

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6479 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$62,835
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,798

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6479; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
4.5–5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hours

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Mukinbudin or Merredin.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonnie Rock known for? +

Bonnie Rock is a remote wheatbelt locality near Mukinbudin in WA, known for its vast cereal farming country, salt lakes, and spring wildflower displays typical of the central Wheatbelt.

How far is Bonnie Rock from Perth CBD? +

Bonnie Rock is approximately 380 kilometres north-east of Perth CBD, around 4.5 to 5 hours by road via the Great Eastern Highway.

Does Bonnie Rock have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Bonnie Rock. Mukinbudin (about 40 km north) and Merredin provide the nearest services, with a car essential for all travel.

What is the population of Bonnie Rock? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bonnie Rock has a population of approximately 60 residents across 1,247 km², one of WA's most sparsely settled localities.

Is Bonnie Rock a good place to live? +

Bonnie Rock suits those committed to remote wheatbelt farming, with Merredin and Mukinbudin providing services and the Wheatbelt's spring wildflower season a notable annual highlight.

What is the postcode for Bonnie Rock? +

The postcode for Bonnie Rock, WA is 6479.