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Moojebing

WA 6317 • Western Australia

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
102.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Moojebing

Moojebing is a small rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 270 kilometres south-east of Perth and 30 kilometres north-east of Katanning within the Shire of Woodanilling. Covering around 103 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The agricultural landscape of cereal cropping and sheep grazing typical of the WA Wheatbelt fringe characterises the locality.

Katanning, to the south-west, serves as the main service centre for this part of the Great Southern region, providing schools, a regional hospital, supermarkets, and the Great Southern Highway connecting south to Albany and north to Perth. The locality is part of the broader farming community around the upper Blackwood River headwaters, where mixed broadacre farming and sheep operations sustain the rural economy. Moojebing offers a quiet agricultural lifestyle in one of Western Australia's most productive farming regions.

Moojebing falls under postcode 6317 and is governed by the Katanning Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6317
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Katanning
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Roe (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.65°, 117.74°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
102.93 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6317

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6317, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,619
Median 2023–24
$54,080
▲ 18.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,547

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6317; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Katanning N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
275 km
By Train
No rail service; Transwa coach from Katanning (~30km) to Perth, approx. 4 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3 to 3.5 hrs via Great Southern Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.75 hrs

🛣️ Great Southern Highway connects north toward Perth and south toward Albany.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is essential, with Katanning approximately 30km away as the nearest service town.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moojebing known for? +

Moojebing is a quiet rural locality in WA's Great Southern, known for broadacre sheep grazing and cereal cropping in the Wheatbelt fringe near Katanning.

How far is Moojebing from Perth? +

Moojebing is approximately 275 kilometres south-east of Perth, a drive of around 3 to 3.5 hours via the Great Southern Highway.

Does Moojebing have public transport? +

Moojebing has no public transport. Katanning approximately 30 kilometres away has Transwa coach services to Perth. A private vehicle is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Moojebing? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Moojebing, reflecting its sparse agricultural character in the Shire of Woodanilling.

Is Moojebing a good place to live? +

Moojebing suits those involved in broadacre farming who value rural space and the Great Southern lifestyle, with Katanning nearby for schools, shopping, and health services.

What is the postcode for Moojebing? +

The postcode for Moojebing, Western Australia is 6317.