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Eneabba

WA 6518 • Western Australia

142
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1406.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteRuralOutbackMining Town

About Eneabba

Eneabba is a small remote town on the Brand Highway in Western Australia, located approximately 278 kilometres north of Perth within the Shire of Carnamah. Established in 1961 on land historically inhabited by the Yamatji people, the town's name derives from the local Aboriginal word for 'ground spring'. With a population of 142 at the 2021 Census and a locality area of over 1,400 square kilometres, Eneabba is a resource and agricultural service community set within a vast expanse of sandplain scrub and farmland.

Eneabba is perhaps best known for its world-class mineral sands operations run by Iluka Resources, which mine zircon, titanium dioxide, and rare earth minerals from the surrounding sandplain — resources of growing global significance. Each spring, the area transforms into a spectacular wildflower destination, with the Eneabba sandplain region producing some of Western Australia's most diverse and colourful native wildflower displays. The nearby Warradarge Wind Farm, operational since 2020, is a prominent feature of the landscape, while the Eneabba Sands Tavern serves as the social hub for this tight-knit outback community.

Eneabba falls under postcode 6518 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6518
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Moore (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-29.77°, 115.18°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1406.71 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa road coaches — Perth / Geraldton 3h 30min to Perth, 1h 30min to Geraldton

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
278 km
By Train
No passenger train service
By Car (Peak)
3h - 3h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h - 3h 15min

🛣️ Access via Brand Highway; Transwa coaches provide limited scheduled services to Perth and Geraldton

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all travel; minimal local services in this remote outback town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
142
▲ 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 Eneabba known for? +

Eneabba is known for its spectacular spring wildflower displays across the Eneabba sandplain, which are among the most diverse in Western Australia. The town is also notable for Iluka Resources' mineral sands operations mining zircon, titanium dioxide, and rare earth minerals, as well as the Warradarge Wind Farm located south-east of the town.

How far is Eneabba from Perth? +

Eneabba is approximately 278 kilometres north of Perth, typically a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Brand Highway.

Does Eneabba have public transport? +

Eneabba is served by Transwa road coaches providing limited scheduled services between Perth and Geraldton via the Brand Highway. There is no passenger train service; a private vehicle is the most practical way to access the area.

What is the population of Eneabba? +

Eneabba recorded a population of 142 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its small, remote character as a resource and agricultural service town in the Shire of Carnamah.

Is Eneabba a good place to live? +

Eneabba suits those who value a quiet, remote lifestyle with wide open spaces and connection to the natural environment. Its spring wildflower season is a highlight, but residents must be comfortable with limited services and long distances to larger towns like Geraldton and Perth for most major amenities.

What is the postcode for Eneabba? +

The postcode for Eneabba, Western Australia is 6518.