West Popanyinning

WA 6309 • Western Australia

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
107.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent

About West Popanyinning

West Popanyinning is a rural locality in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, covering approximately 107 square kilometres about 155 kilometres south-east of Perth. With a 2021 Census population of 59 residents, it is a small farming community in the Shire of Pingelly area. The locality's landscape is typical of the WA southern wheatbelt — flat to gently rolling plains used for dryland cereal cropping and sheep grazing.

The nearby town of Popanyinning or Pingelly provides basic services and community connections for residents. Like most wheatbelt localities, West Popanyinning has no public transport and relies entirely on private vehicles. The farming community shares the seasonal rhythms of planting and harvest, and the landscape offers the wide open vistas characteristic of inland Western Australia. Narrogin and Pingelly serve as the closest regional centres for shopping and healthcare.

West Popanyinning falls under postcode 6309 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6309
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.67°, 117.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
107.07 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

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

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Perth (approx 1 hr 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Great Southern Highway provides main route to Perth

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural wheatbelt locality; car essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
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 West Popanyinning known for? +

West Popanyinning is a quiet broadacre farming locality in WA's southern Wheatbelt, known for cereal cropping and sheep grazing in the rolling rural landscape near Pingelly.

How far is West Popanyinning from Perth? +

West Popanyinning is approximately 155 kilometres south-east of Perth CBD, roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via Great Southern Highway.

Does West Popanyinning have public transport? +

There is no public transport in West Popanyinning. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Pingelly approximately 20 kilometres away as the nearest town.

What is the population of West Popanyinning? +

According to the 2021 Census, West Popanyinning has a population of approximately 59 residents across its 107 square kilometre farming area.

Is West Popanyinning a good place to live? +

West Popanyinning suits farmers and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the WA Wheatbelt. It offers open spaces and peaceful surroundings, though residents travel to Pingelly or Narrogin for services.

What is the postcode for West Popanyinning? +

The postcode for West Popanyinning is 6309, covering this rural locality in the southern Wheatbelt of Western Australia.