Gingin
WA 6503 • Western Australia
About Gingin
Gingin is a small country town located on the Brand Highway approximately 67 kilometres north of Perth, serving as the administrative seat of the Shire of Gingin in Western Australia. The town was established in 1883 and has a 2021 Census population of 902, spread across a compact 9.5-square-kilometre locality at an elevation of around 73 metres. With a warm Mediterranean-influenced climate and a long history tied to the surrounding pastoral and agricultural region, Gingin functions as the main service hub for a broad rural catchment north of the metropolitan area.
The town's economy has traditionally been driven by agriculture, but Gingin has gained wider recognition through the Gravity Discovery Centre and the nearby Australian International Gravitational Observatory, drawing science enthusiasts and school groups from across the state. The Brand Highway provides a direct connection to Perth for commuters and travellers, with the drive taking around 55 minutes in off-peak conditions. Local amenities include a primary school, hotel, medical services, and a small retail strip, while Yanchep and its coastal attractions lie around 34 kilometres to the south-west.
Gingin falls under postcode 6503 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Integrity Coach Lines (long-haul regional) — Perth / Geraldton 60–70 min to Perth (long-distance only)
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Brand Highway provides the main road link to Perth; the Yanchep rail extension is the closest metro rail option
Basic errands can be done locally in the small town centre, but a car is needed for most shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Daw Street