Elgin
WA 6237 • Western Australia
About Elgin
Elgin is a rural locality in the South West region of Western Australia, situated within the Shire of Capel local government area, approximately 195 kilometres south of Perth and 26 kilometres north of Bunbury. Spread across around 60 square kilometres of agricultural land, Elgin had a population of 133 at the 2021 Census, comprising an equal split of male and female residents. The locality lies on the traditional land of the Wardandi (Wadandi) people of the Noongar nation and carries a rich heritage reflected in several heritage-listed sites across the area.
Elgin is home to a number of significant heritage-listed sites including Elgin Siding, the former Elgin School, Bridge Homestead, and Cocker's Well, offering a tangible connection to the locality's pioneering history. The nearby town of Capel, just 9 kilometres away, provides residents with essential services, schools, and community facilities. With Bunbury — the South West's major regional centre — a short drive north, Elgin residents enjoy access to a full range of urban amenities while living in a peaceful, semi-rural setting surrounded by farmland and the region's characteristic jarrah and tuart woodland landscapes.
Elgin falls under postcode 6237 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Collie-Preston (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited Transwa coach services — Bunbury / Perth approx. 30 min to Bunbury
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway provides the main road link; Bunbury is the key regional hub
Elgin is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily errands require driving to Capel or Bunbury
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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45 Thomas Street
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Timperley Street