Piawaning

WA 6572 • Western Australia

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
173.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Piawaning

Piawaning is a small rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 155 kilometres north of Perth near the town of Wongan Hills. The locality covers around 173 square kilometres of typical wheatbelt farmland — cereal crops, sheep grazing, and scattered native scrub. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 61 residents, it is a sparsely settled agricultural locality in the central WA Wheatbelt.

Wongan Hills, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, provides essential services and is known for its spring wildflower displays at Wongan Hills Flora and Fauna Reserve. Northam, roughly 60 kilometres to the south, offers more comprehensive regional services including a hospital and major shopping. A private vehicle is essential as there is no public transport in Piawaning.

Piawaning falls under postcode 6572 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6572
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-30.80°, 116.40°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
173.45 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wongan Hills
30 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
TransWA from Wongan Hills (approx. 30 km) to Perth; approx. 2 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5–2 hours

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway and Brand Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Wongan Hills or Northam.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
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 Piawaning known for? +

Piawaning is a farming locality in WA's central Wheatbelt near Wongan Hills, known for its cereal cropping and sheep grazing with spring wildflower displays in the surrounding reserves.

How far is Piawaning from Perth CBD? +

Piawaning is approximately 155 kilometres north of Perth CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road.

Does Piawaning have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Piawaning. TransWA rail services operate from Wongan Hills (approximately 30 km north) to Perth.

What is the population of Piawaning? +

According to the 2021 Census, Piawaning has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small wheatbelt farming locality.

Is Piawaning a good place to live? +

Piawaning suits those with farming interests in WA's Wheatbelt, within a convenient 2-hour drive of Perth and near the spring wildflower region of Wongan Hills.

What is the postcode for Piawaning? +

The postcode for Piawaning, WA is 6572.