Doodenanning
WA 6383 • Western Australia
About Doodenanning
Doodenanning is a small rural locality in the central wheatbelt of Western Australia, situated approximately 40 kilometres south-west of Merredin within the Shire of Merredin. Covering around 125 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating broad-acre farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality is characteristic of WA's central wheatbelt, where large-scale cereal cropping and sheep grazing across the red sandy loam soils define the agricultural landscape.
Merredin is the nearest service centre, providing supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and community facilities for the surrounding wheatbelt district. The Great Eastern Highway runs through Merredin, connecting the wheatbelt to Perth to the west and Kalgoorlie to the east, providing the main transport corridor for the region. Doodenanning suits those with a connection to WA's wheatbelt farming community, where the vast open landscape and agricultural calendar define the pace of life.
Doodenanning falls under postcode 6383 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
- No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides access; Merredin is the nearest service centre
Doodenanning is a remote wheatbelt locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mclennan Street