Ularring

WA 6436 • Western Australia

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
26564.35 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRural

About Ularring

Ularring is an extremely remote locality in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, covering an enormous 26,564 square kilometres of arid outback country. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents across this vast area, it is one of Australia's most sparsely populated localities, situated within the Shire of Coolgardie and accessible via the Great Eastern Highway corridor east of Kalgoorlie. The landscape is characterised by ancient salt lakes, mulga and mallee scrub, and the red earth of WA's vast goldfields and desert country.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is the nearest significant service centre, providing the full range of resources city amenities including hospitals, schools, and retail for the broader Eastern Goldfields region. The locality encompasses some of WA's most remote pastoral and mining exploration country, with the vast, ancient landscape of the Australian interior stretching in every direction. Ularring suits those working in remote mining exploration, pastoralism, or who are seeking a genuine connection with the ancient outback interior of Western Australia.

Ularring falls under postcode 6436 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6436
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-29.60°, 124.86°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26564.35 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kalgoorlie Station
150 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Private vehicle or light aircraft required N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
600 km
By Train
Transwa Prospector from Kalgoorlie to Perth (approx. 7 hr)
By Car (Peak)
6 hr 30 min - 7 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr - 7 hr

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway is the main access route; 4WD required for off-highway exploration; Kalgoorlie is the nearest major centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ularring is one of Australia's most remote localities; all travel requires a vehicle — 4WD is essential off the highway — with Kalgoorlie the nearest significant service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
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 Ularring known for? +

Ularring is one of Australia's most remote and vast localities, known for its ancient outback landscape of salt lakes, mulga scrub, and red earth in WA's Eastern Goldfields region.

How far is Ularring from Kalgoorlie? +

Parts of Ularring are approximately 150 kilometres or more from Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the nearest major service centre, typically a 1.5 to 2 hour drive on the Great Eastern Highway.

Does Ularring have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Ularring. A private vehicle — often 4WD — is essential, with Kalgoorlie-Boulder providing the nearest comprehensive services and Transwa rail connections to Perth.

What is the population of Ularring? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ularring has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 26,564 square kilometre area, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in Australia.

Is Ularring a good place to live? +

Ularring suits those working in remote mining, pastoral, or exploration industries, or those with a genuine desire to experience and connect with the extraordinary ancient outback landscape of WA's interior.

What is the postcode for Ularring? +

The postcode for Ularring, WA is 6436.