Benjaberring
WA 6463 • Western Australia
About Benjaberring
Benjaberring is a tiny farming locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 199 kilometres northeast of Perth in the Shire of Wyalkatchem. With a population of just 23 people at the 2021 Census, it is one of the state's smallest communities. Established around 1910 as a railway siding, the locality sits at an elevation of 355 metres amid the flat, golden wheat-farming country of the central Wheatbelt.
Life in Benjaberring revolves around broadacre farming, primarily wheat and sheep. The nearest services are in Wyalkatchem, about 10 kilometres to the east, which provides a general store, school, and health centre. The locality appeals to farming families with deep roots in the land, offering wide open spaces, stunning wildflower displays in spring, and the tight-knit camaraderie of a small agricultural community.
Benjaberring falls under postcode 6463 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransWA road coach — Perth via Merredin or Northam 3-4 hours to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Wyalkatchem (10 km) is the nearest town for basic services. Merredin (75 km) and Northam (90 km) provide larger regional services.
A remote farming locality with no shops, footpaths, or public transport. A vehicle is essential for all travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.