Bokal

WA 6392 • Western Australia

42
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
211.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Bokal

Bokal is a small rural locality in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, located approximately 170 kilometres south-east of Perth near the town of Wandering. Covering over 211 square kilometres of wheat and sheep farming country, Bokal had a population of just 42 residents at the 2021 Census. The locality is characterised by vast paddocks, scattered farmhouses, and the quiet rhythms of broad-acre agriculture.

Life in Bokal revolves around farming, with wheat, canola, and sheep grazing the dominant land uses across the district. The nearby town of Wandering provides a small general store and community hall, while larger services are accessed in Narrogin or Williams. The Wheatbelt landscape offers wide skies, peaceful rural scenery, and a tight-knit farming community that maintains traditions of rural self-sufficiency.

Bokal falls under postcode 6392 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6392
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.40°, 116.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
211.48 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No train service to Bokal
By Car (Peak)
~2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Car essential; nearest town is Wandering (~15km); highway access via South Western Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote farming locality with no footpaths or public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
42
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bokal WA located? +

Bokal is a small rural locality in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, approximately 170 kilometres south-east of Perth near the town of Wandering.

What is the population of Bokal? +

Bokal had a population of 42 residents at the 2021 Census, making it one of Western Australia's smallest localities.

What is the nearest town to Bokal WA? +

Wandering is the nearest small town to Bokal, approximately 15 kilometres away, while Narrogin (about 70km east) and Williams provide more substantial services.