Lake Biddy

WA 6355 • Western Australia

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

About Lake Biddy

Lake Biddy is a remote rural locality in the Shire of Kondinin in Western Australia's South-Eastern Wheatbelt, covering an expansive 576 square kilometres approximately 340 kilometres east-south-east of Perth. The 2021 Census recorded a population of just 59 residents, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in the wheatbelt. The landscape is characterised by flat to gently undulating plains, seasonal salt lakes, and extensive broadacre farmland.

Farming — primarily cereal cropping and sheep — is the dominant land use and economic activity across Lake Biddy. The nearest service centre is Kondinin or Hyden, where residents access shops, a school, and essential services. There is no public transport serving the area, and private vehicles are the only practical means of transport. The locality offers wide open skies, peaceful rural surroundings, and a close-knit farming community lifestyle typical of the South-Eastern Wheatbelt.

Lake Biddy falls under postcode 6355 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6355
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.03°, 119.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
575.75 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Remote wheatbelt; Great Eastern Highway / Hyden-Kondinin Road provides access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Isolated rural locality with no local services; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 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 Lake Biddy known for? +

Lake Biddy is named after a nearby seasonal salt lake and is known as a remote broadacre farming locality in WA's South-Eastern Wheatbelt, with cereal crops and sheep grazing.

How far is Lake Biddy from Perth? +

Lake Biddy is approximately 340 kilometres east-south-east of Perth CBD, roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive.

Does Lake Biddy have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Lake Biddy. A private vehicle is essential, with the nearest town of Kondinin approximately 30 kilometres away.

What is the population of Lake Biddy? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lake Biddy has a population of approximately 59 residents across its large 576 square kilometre area.

Is Lake Biddy a good place to live? +

Lake Biddy suits those passionate about broadacre farming and the wide open landscapes of the WA wheatbelt. It offers a quiet, isolated rural lifestyle with strong farming community values.

What is the postcode for Lake Biddy? +

The postcode for Lake Biddy is 6355, covering this remote locality in the South-Eastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia.