Burlong
WA 6401 • Western Australia
About Burlong
Burlong is a small rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated within the Shire of Merredin approximately 260 kilometres east of Perth. With a population of around 340 residents spread across 42 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming community typical of the central Wheatbelt. The area is characterised by broad agricultural land dedicated primarily to grain and livestock production, with a median household income below the national average reflecting the modest rural economy.
Life in Burlong revolves around the farming calendar, with the surrounding wheat and sheep properties defining the community's character and daily rhythms. The nearest major service centre is Merredin, which provides essential retail, health, and education facilities for residents across the wider district. The locality shares postcode 6401 with Merredin, and most residents rely on private vehicles for all transport and daily errands given the absence of public transport services in this remote Wheatbelt setting.
Burlong falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides the main road link to Perth; car is essential
No local shops or services; all errands require driving to Merredin
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hutt Street
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Hutt Street
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Duke Street
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Kennedy Street
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Wellington Street
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Habgood Street