Kokeby

WA 6304 • Western Australia

90
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
199.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietWheatbelt
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About Kokeby

Kokeby is a small rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Beverley, situated approximately 12 kilometres south of the town of Beverley and around 140 kilometres south-east of Perth. Covering nearly 200 square kilometres, the locality is predominantly used for wheat and sheep farming, giving it a distinctly agricultural character. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 90 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern typical of the broader Wheatbelt region.

The locality takes its name from a railway siding established in 1889 — itself the result of a historical misspelling of 'Rokeby' — and a townsite was gazetted here in 1902, though it never developed into a formal township. Nearby Mount Kokeby provides a local landmark in an otherwise flat to gently undulating farming landscape. Residents rely on the town of Beverley for essential services including schools, shops, and the Transwa bus service connecting to Perth, while the Great Southern Highway provides the main road link north to the Perth metropolitan area. Life in Kokeby is defined by wide open paddocks, a strong farming community, and the characteristic quiet of the Wheatbelt.

Kokeby falls under postcode 6304 and is governed by the Beverley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6304
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.18°, 116.76°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
199.77 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6304

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6304, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,055
Median 2023–24
$52,281
21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,391

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6304; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa bus (via Beverley) — Perth (East Perth) Approx 2 hrs 30 min from Beverley

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Beverley then Transwa bus to Perth (approx 3 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Great Southern Highway provides the main route north towards Perth via Beverley and York

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kokeby is a dispersed farming locality with no local amenities; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Beverley the nearest service town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
90
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kokeby known for? +

Kokeby is a rural locality known for wheat and sheep farming in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region. The area has a historical curiosity in its name — a railway siding established in 1889 via a misspelling of 'Rokeby' — and nearby Mount Kokeby provides a local landmark in the largely flat farming landscape.

How far is Kokeby from Perth? +

Kokeby is approximately 140 kilometres south-east of Perth, making it a drive of around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via the Great Southern Highway through York and Beverley.

Does Kokeby have public transport? +

Kokeby has no direct public transport. The nearest Transwa bus stop is in Beverley, approximately 12 kilometres north, where a bus service operates to Perth's East Perth terminal six days a week. A car is the only practical way to get around the locality.

What is the population of Kokeby? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kokeby has a population of 90 residents, consistent with the sparse settlement typical of Wheatbelt farming localities in the Shire of Beverley.

Is Kokeby a good place to live? +

Kokeby suits those seeking a quiet farming lifestyle in the WA Wheatbelt, with affordable land and a strong rural community in nearby Beverley. The town of Beverley provides schooling, shops, and services, though a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Kokeby? +

The postcode for Kokeby, WA is 6304, which is shared with the town of Beverley and surrounding Shire of Beverley localities.