Korbel
WA 6415 • Western Australia
About Korbel
Korbel is a rural locality in Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt region, encompassing approximately 341 square kilometres of farmland about 290 kilometres east of Perth. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 59 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement typical of this dryland farming region. With a postcode median individual income of around 49,000 dollars, the area aligns with the moderate agricultural incomes common in the wheatbelt.
The locality is dominated by broad-acre cereal cropping and sheep grazing, with farming families forming the backbone of the small community. Merredin, the nearest major service centre, is accessible via Great Eastern Highway and provides shopping, healthcare, and schooling for residents. There is no public transport in Korbel and a private vehicle is essential. The wide, open farmland and clear outback skies characterise the lifestyle here, appealing to those who embrace the quiet rhythms of rural Western Australia.
Korbel falls under postcode 6415 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local service — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides main access
Remote rural locality with no local services; car essential for all needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Woolgar Ave
-
37 South Ave