Carnamah
WA 6517 • Western Australia
About Carnamah
Carnamah is a small agricultural town in the Mid West region of Western Australia, located approximately 307 kilometres north of Perth along the Midlands Road within the Shire of Carnamah. With a population of 407 residents across a locality area of around 1,464 square kilometres, the town serves as the administrative and service centre for a vast surrounding farming district. Established in 1913 and named after a historic pastoral property, Carnamah sits at an elevation of 273 metres on the wheatbelt fringe, where mixed cereal cropping and sheep grazing define the landscape.
The town provides essential services to the surrounding farming community, including a small shopping strip along Macpherson Street, primary schooling, and basic health facilities. Carnamah is part of a network of Mid West towns that collectively support grain and livestock industries across the region. The surrounding open farmland offers a peaceful rural setting with wide horizons and a close-knit community atmosphere typical of small Western Australian country towns. Those seeking a quiet, affordable lifestyle at the heart of WA's agricultural heartland will find Carnamah an authentic and unpretentious place to call home.
Carnamah falls under postcode 6517 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa coach services — Perth (Elizabeth Quay) via Midlands Road Approx. 4–5 hours
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Midlands Road (Brand Hwy/North West Coastal Hwy) is the main route south to Perth. Geraldton (approx. 200 km north-west) is the nearest major city
The town centre has a basic shopping strip, but a car is needed for almost all daily tasks and regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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48 Mcpherson Street