Hines Hill

WA 6413 • Western Australia

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
238.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent

About Hines Hill

Hines Hill is a rural locality in Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt, covering around 238 square kilometres approximately 280 kilometres east of Perth. With a 2021 Census population of 59 residents, it is a lightly settled farming community in the Shire of Merredin area. The terrain is characteristic of the WA wheatbelt — broad, flat to gently rolling plains given over largely to dryland cereal cropping and sheep grazing.

The nearest significant town is Merredin, approximately 30 kilometres away, which provides access to shops, schools, a hospital, and other essential services for Hines Hill residents. The locality is accessible via the Great Eastern Highway, which connects the wheatbelt to Perth and the goldfields. There is no public transport in Hines Hill; a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport. The community is typical of inland wheatbelt life, characterised by small agricultural families and a strong farming heritage.

Hines Hill falls under postcode 6413 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.56°, 118.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
238.01 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Merredin
30 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
Drive to Merredin station; Prospector service to East Perth (~3.5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides main route to Perth

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Isolated rural locality; car required for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hines Hill known for? +

Hines Hill is a farming locality in the Central Wheatbelt of Western Australia, known for dryland cereal cropping and sheep grazing in the broad plains near Merredin.

How far is Hines Hill from Perth? +

Hines Hill is approximately 280 kilometres east of Perth CBD, about a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Great Eastern Highway.

Does Hines Hill have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Hines Hill. The nearest train service is at Merredin, approximately 30 kilometres away, with the Prospector service running to Perth.

What is the population of Hines Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hines Hill has a population of approximately 59 residents, typical of the sparsely settled Central Wheatbelt.

Is Hines Hill a good place to live? +

Hines Hill is suited to those with farming interests in the wheatbelt, offering wide open spaces and a quiet rural lifestyle, though all services and amenities require travel to Merredin.

What is the postcode for Hines Hill? +

The postcode for Hines Hill is 6413, covering this rural locality in the Central Wheatbelt of Western Australia.