Ghooli

WA 6426 • Western Australia

17
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
972.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Ghooli

Ghooli is an extremely remote locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Merredin at coordinates 30°S, 119°E. Covering nearly 1,000 square kilometres of arid pastoral and agricultural land, the locality has a recorded population of just 17 people, making it one of the smallest localities in the state. It falls within the broader Merredin area, characterised by vast open plains, saltbush scrubland, and the flat, sun-baked landscapes typical of the WA Wheatbelt.

Life in Ghooli centres on broad-acre farming and pastoral activities, with residents typically engaged in wheat, barley, and sheep production on large landholdings. The locality is entirely self-sufficient by necessity — the nearest significant services are found in Merredin, which offers schools, medical facilities, and a supermarket. The surrounding landscape offers a stark, expansive beauty, with wildflowers carpeting the plains during spring and clear, starry skies year-round.

Ghooli falls under postcode 6426 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6426
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-30.36°, 119.31°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
972.20 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station is Merredin (~30km away) on the Transwa Prospector route to Perth
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; access via Great Eastern Highway through Merredin

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote rural locality; no footpaths, public transport, or services; vehicle required for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
17
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 Ghooli WA located? +

Ghooli is a remote locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Merredin and around 260 kilometres east of Perth.

What is the population of Ghooli? +

Ghooli has a very small population of approximately 17 people according to the 2021 Census, making it one of the smallest localities in Western Australia.

What is the main industry in Ghooli? +

Ghooli's economy is based on broad-acre farming and pastoral activities, with wheat, barley, and sheep production dominating the vast landholdings in the area.