Wedgecarrup
WA 6315 • Western Australia
About Wedgecarrup
Wedgecarrup is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Shire of Wandering in south-western Western Australia, situated approximately 150 km south-east of Perth. Spanning nearly 357 square kilometres of wheatbelt farmland, it is home to around 80 residents, predominantly engaged in broadacre cropping and sheep farming. The locality lies within the broader agricultural heartland of the Roe district.
The character of Wedgecarrup is shaped by expansive grain farms and the rhythms of the agricultural seasons. Residents travel to Narrogin (approximately 55 km) for most services, schools, and shopping. The area suits those who value rural solitude, wide landscapes, and a farming way of life.
Wedgecarrup falls under postcode 6315 and is governed by the Wagin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6315
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6315, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6315; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Narrogin (~55 km) is the nearest regional centre with shops, hospitals, and Transwa coach connections.
A highly dispersed farming locality with no walkable destinations. A private vehicle is essential for all daily tasks and travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ranford Street