Lake Ninan
WA 6603 • Western Australia
About Lake Ninan
Lake Ninan is a remote rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, located approximately 30 kilometres east of Moora. Covering over 242 square kilometres, the area is named after Lake Ninan, a large ephemeral salt lake that forms part of the region's distinctive arid landscape. The locality had a population of just 17 people at the 2021 Census, making it one of Western Australia's most sparsely populated localities.
The surrounding land is used predominantly for dryland agriculture, including wheat and sheep farming typical of the Western Australian Wheatbelt. The salt lake is a notable natural feature and provides habitat for waterbirds when seasonal rains create temporary flooding. Residents rely on Moora for all essential services including schools, healthcare, and shopping, while the broader region offers wide open spaces and the quiet lifestyle of rural Western Australia.
Lake Ninan falls under postcode 6603 and is governed by the Wongan-Ballidu Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6603
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6603 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6603; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa regional coach — Moora / Perth 30 min to Moora, 2 hr 30 min to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Northern Highway provides the main route south to Perth
Extremely remote; no local services or footpaths
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Quinlan Street