Waeel

WA 6407 • Western Australia

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
250.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Waeel

Waeel is a small rural locality in the central wheatbelt of Western Australia, situated approximately 30 kilometres south of Cunderdin within the Shire of Cunderdin. Covering around 250 square kilometres of flat broad-acre farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality is characteristic of the mid-wheatbelt between Northam and Merredin, where large-scale cereal cropping and sheep grazing on the flat to gently undulating terrain are the principal agricultural activities.

Cunderdin is the nearest service town, providing basic local services, while Northam and Merredin provide more comprehensive retail and healthcare facilities within the broader wheatbelt corridor. The Great Eastern Highway passes through the region, providing straightforward access to Perth to the west and Kalgoorlie to the east. Waeel suits those with a connection to WA's wheatbelt farming community and the wide, open agricultural landscapes of central Western Australia.

Waeel falls under postcode 6407 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6407
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.65°, 117.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
250.91 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cunderdin Station
30 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
Transwa Prospector from Cunderdin to Perth (approx. 2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 35 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides direct access; Cunderdin and Northam are the nearest service towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Waeel is a remote wheatbelt locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 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 Waeel known for? +

Waeel is a quiet broad-acre farming locality in WA's central wheatbelt near Cunderdin, known for its flat cereal cropping and sheep grazing country along the Great Eastern Highway corridor.

How far is Waeel from Perth? +

Waeel is approximately 165 kilometres east of Perth, typically a 1 hour 35 minute to 2 hour 15 minute drive via the Great Eastern Highway.

Does Waeel have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport in Waeel. The Transwa Prospector train passes through Cunderdin (approximately 30 km) with a request stop; a private vehicle is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Waeel? +

According to the 2021 Census, Waeel has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 250 square kilometre area in the Shire of Cunderdin.

Is Waeel a good place to live? +

Waeel suits those connected to the wheatbelt farming community, with Cunderdin and Northam providing the nearest services and the Great Eastern Highway offering straightforward access to Perth.

What is the postcode for Waeel? +

The postcode for Waeel, WA is 6407.