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Bowelling

WA 6225 • Western Australia

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
700.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet

About Bowelling

Bowelling is a small rural locality in the Shire of West Arthur, located in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 173 kilometres south-east of Perth. With a 2021 Census population of 84 residents and an area of around 700 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming community centred on wool, sheep, grain, and mixed agriculture. The postcode median income for the area reflects modest rural earnings typical of the Wheatbelt and South West agricultural zone.

Bowelling has a notable transport heritage as the former junction of the Narrogin to Collie and Wagin to Collie railway lines, which were once vital to connecting regional communities. The old Bowelling railway station is now preserved as part of the Collie Darkan Rail Trail, a popular walking and cycling route. The nearest service town is Collie, approximately 33 kilometres away, while Darkan serves as the administrative seat of the Shire of West Arthur. Residents live a self-reliant rural lifestyle, with the landscape dominated by native bushland, open farmland, and the quiet rhythms of country life.

Bowelling falls under postcode 6225 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6225
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Forrest
State Electorate
Warren-Blackwood (South West)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.35°, 116.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
700.12 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa coach — Perth (East Perth Terminal) via Collie approx. 2.5–3 hr from Collie

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
173 km
By Train
No direct rail service; drive to Collie for Transwa coach to Perth
By Car (Peak)
approx. 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town with services is Collie (33km) and Darkan (30km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bowelling has no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 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

What is Bowelling known for? +

Bowelling is known for its heritage railway history as the former junction of two major WA railway lines. The old Bowelling railway station is now preserved as part of the Collie Darkan Rail Trail, a popular walking and cycling trail in the South West region.

How far is Bowelling from Perth? +

Bowelling is approximately 173 kilometres south-east of Perth, making it around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via Collie or Narrogin.

Does Bowelling have public transport? +

There is no local bus or rail service in Bowelling. The nearest Transwa coach stop is in Collie, approximately 33 kilometres away, which provides coach connections to Perth.

What is the population of Bowelling? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bowelling has a population of 84 residents across a large area of approximately 700 square kilometres, reflecting its sparse rural settlement pattern.

Is Bowelling a good place to live? +

Bowelling suits those who enjoy the quiet, open lifestyle of rural Western Australia. It appeals to farming families and those seeking space and solitude, though a car is essential and all services must be accessed in Collie or Darkan.

What is the postcode for Bowelling? +

The postcode for Bowelling is 6225, shared with surrounding localities in the Shire of West Arthur.