Jilakin
WA 6365 • Western Australia
About Jilakin
Jilakin is a large 590 square kilometre locality located in Western Australia approximately 35 kilometres from Lake Grace and around 350 kilometres from Perth. With a population of just 49 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Jilakin is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
As a rural locality in Western Australia, Jilakin is part of an agricultural landscape typical of this part of the state, supporting farming and grazing activities. Residents depend on Lake Grace for access to schools, shops, medical care, and community life. The wide open spaces and close-knit farming community are among the defining attributes of living in this part of Western Australia.
Jilakin falls under postcode 6365 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 scheduled services — Lake Grace Approx 26 min by car
Commute to Perth
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Lake Grace approximately 35 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gordon Street