Boorabbin
WA 6429 • Western Australia
About Boorabbin
Boorabbin is a vast 2272 square kilometre locality located in Western Australia approximately 50 kilometres from Coolgardie and around 560 kilometres from Perth. With a population of just 48 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Boorabbin 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, Boorabbin is part of an agricultural landscape typical of this part of the state, supporting farming and grazing activities. Residents depend on Coolgardie 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.
Boorabbin falls under postcode 6429 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Coolgardie Approx 37 min by car
Commute to Perth
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Coolgardie approximately 50 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
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93 Lindsay Street
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46 Shaw Street