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Bruce Rock

WA 6418 • Western Australia

742
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1107.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalWheatbeltRemoteQuiet
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About Bruce Rock

Bruce Rock is a small agricultural town in the eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, located approximately 243 kilometres east of Perth and 49 kilometres south-west of Merredin. The town serves as the administrative centre of the Shire of Bruce Rock and has a population of around 742 residents across its 1,108 square kilometre locality. Established in 1913 and named after a large granite outcrop near the townsite — in turn named after sandalwood cutter John Rufus Bruce — the community has deep roots in the Western Australian grain belt.

The local economy centres on broadacre cropping, particularly wheat and barley, with the surrounding farmland characteristic of the semi-arid Wheatbelt landscape. Bruce Rock offers essential services for the surrounding farming community, including a supermarket, medical centre, primary school, hotel, and sporting facilities. The town's landmark granite rock formation is a popular local attraction, and the Bruce Rock Combined Arts venue supports community cultural activities. Perth provides the nearest major hospital, airport, and full retail services, accessible via the Great Eastern Highway in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Bruce Rock falls under postcode 6418 and is governed by the Bruce Rock 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

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6418
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bruce Rock
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.90°, 118.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1107.88 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6418

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6418 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$60,556
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$89,982

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6418; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa GreatNorthern coach (via Merredin) — Perth 3-4 hours

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
243 km
By Train
No direct service; Transwa Prospector rail service from Merredin to Perth (Avon Link) takes approx. 3 hrs
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway is the main route to Perth; Merredin is the nearest larger service centre at 49 km

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small town centre with basic services walkable locally, but car essential for most needs and all travel to larger centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
742
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bruce Rock known for? +

Bruce Rock is known for its prominent granite rock formation that gave the town its name, its strong agricultural heritage as a Wheatbelt farming centre, and the Bruce Rock Combined Arts community venue. The town is the administrative hub of the Shire of Bruce Rock and a key service centre for surrounding grain farms.

How far is Bruce Rock from Perth? +

Bruce Rock is approximately 243 kilometres east of Perth, a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Great Eastern Highway. The nearest major regional centre is Merredin, located about 49 kilometres to the north-east.

Does Bruce Rock have public transport? +

Bruce Rock has no local public transport or rail service. The nearest Transwa coach connection is at Merredin (49 km away), which also has the Prospector and Avon Link rail services to Perth. A car is essential for living in Bruce Rock.

What is the population of Bruce Rock? +

The Bruce Rock locality has a population of approximately 742 residents according to the 2021 Census. The town itself is a small but vital service hub for the broader Wheatbelt farming community in the Shire of Bruce Rock.

Is Bruce Rock a good place to live? +

Bruce Rock suits those connected to agriculture or who seek a quiet, affordable country lifestyle in the Western Australian Wheatbelt. The town provides essential services and a strong community spirit, though residents need to be comfortable with remoteness and car dependency for access to major services in Perth.

What is the postcode for Bruce Rock? +

The postcode for Bruce Rock, WA is 6418.