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St Ronans

WA 6302 • Western Australia

66
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
98.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietWheatbelt
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About St Ronans

St Ronans is a small rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 90 kilometres north-east of Perth within the Northam Shire. Covering around 99 square kilometres of undulating agricultural land, the locality lies in the eastern Avon Valley region, an area historically significant as one of Western Australia's earliest farming districts. With a 2021 Census population of 66 residents, St Ronans is a quiet pastoral community in the heart of the Western Australian Wheatbelt.

The Avon Valley and its surrounds are known for productive wheat and sheep farming on the undulating red and grey loam soils that characterise this part of the Wheatbelt. Northam, the principal town of the region, is approximately 30 kilometres to the north-east and provides schools, supermarkets, a hospital, and Avon Valley attractions including the famous white suspension bridge over the Avon River. St Ronans appeals to farming families and those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle within practical commuting distance of Northam and, by extension, the Perth metropolitan area.

St Ronans falls under postcode 6302 and is governed by the York Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Pearce, while state elections fall under the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6302
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
York
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.90°, 116.65°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
98.92 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 6302

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6302, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,679
Median 2023–24
$53,981
▲ 29.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,517

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6302; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Northam
30 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • Transwa (limited) — Northam and Perth Approx 1 hr 30 min to Perth from Northam

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Transwa Avonlink from Northam (~1 hr 30 min to East Perth)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Accessed via Great Eastern Highway; car needed to reach Northam for train services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

St Ronans is a rural Wheatbelt locality with no local services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
66
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Ronans known for? +

St Ronans is a quiet Wheatbelt farming locality in the historic Avon Valley region of Western Australia, surrounded by wheat and sheep properties in one of the state's oldest agricultural districts.

How far is St Ronans from Perth? +

St Ronans is approximately 90 kilometres north-east of Perth, making it roughly a 1 to 1.25 hour drive via the Great Eastern Highway.

Does St Ronans have public transport? +

St Ronans has no direct public transport. The nearest Transwa rail service is from Northam, approximately 30 kilometres away, with the Avonlink service connecting to East Perth Station.

What is the population of St Ronans? +

According to the 2021 Census, St Ronans has a population of approximately 66 residents across its 99 square kilometre area, making it a small and sparsely populated Wheatbelt locality.

Is St Ronans a good place to live? +

St Ronans suits farming families who appreciate the open Wheatbelt landscape and Avon Valley country, with the town of Northam providing comprehensive regional services within 30 kilometres.

What is the postcode for St Ronans? +

The postcode for St Ronans is 6302.