Cuballing
WA 6311 • Western Australia
About Cuballing
Cuballing is a small agricultural town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated on the Great Southern Highway approximately 177 kilometres south-east of Perth and 15 kilometres north of Narrogin within the Shire of Cuballing. The town was established in 1889 as a stop on the Great Southern Railway and has a population of around 456 residents spread across a large locality of 181 square kilometres. The name Cuballing is of Aboriginal origin, referring to a pool near the original townsite, and the area has a distinct rural and historic character shaped by generations of grain farming and pastoral activity.
Cuballing's economy and community life revolve around wheat and sheep farming, with the surrounding landscape characterised by broad, open paddocks typical of the Western Australian Wheatbelt. The town has a primary school, community hall, and basic local services, with residents travelling to Narrogin for most shopping, medical, and secondary schooling needs. The area offers a genuine country lifestyle with a close-knit community, and the Wheatbelt's sweeping plains and wide skies attract those seeking affordable rural living within a few hours of Perth.
Cuballing falls under postcode 6311 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa coach services (limited) — Perth / Narrogin Approx. 2.5-3 hrs to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Access via Great Southern Highway; most residents commute to Narrogin for services
Cuballing is a small rural town with minimal local services; a car is essential for nearly all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.