Gilgering
WA 6302 • Western Australia
About Gilgering
Gilgering is a rural locality in the Shire of York within Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, situated approximately 105 kilometres east of Perth CBD and near the historic town of York. With a 2021 census population of 85 residents spread across a substantial 158 square kilometres, it is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the region. The land is predominantly used for broadacre farming, with wheat, sheep, and mixed cropping typical of the inland Wheatbelt.
The Great Southern Highway passes through or near the locality, connecting Gilgering to the heritage town of York approximately 10 kilometres to the north, which serves as the principal service centre with shops, schools, and community facilities. Northam, the regional hub of the Avon Valley, lies around 35 kilometres to the north and offers a broader range of services. Gilgering is home to Lavendale Farm, a working farm accommodation property, and the rural character of the surrounding Avon River valley attracts some visitors to the area. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with no public transport available in the locality.
Gilgering falls under postcode 6302 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Southern Highway and Northam–Toodyay Road connect to the Great Eastern Highway toward Perth; car essential
A large, sparsely settled farming locality with no local amenities; all travel requires a private vehicle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Trews Road