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Jennapullin

WA 6401 • Western Australia

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
105.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalWheatbeltSemi-Rural

About Jennapullin

Jennapullin is a small rural locality in the Shire of Northam in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 18 kilometres north of Northam and about 94 kilometres east of Perth. Covering around 105 square kilometres of typical Wheatbelt farming country, the locality supports a very small population of 75 residents at the 2021 Census. The land is predominantly used for cereal cropping and mixed farming, characteristic of the broader Avon Valley and central Wheatbelt zone.

Residents of Jennapullin rely on the nearby town of Northam — the largest regional centre in the Avon Valley — for schools, medical care, shopping, and community services. Northam offers a good range of facilities for a regional town, including a hospital, secondary schools, and rail access to Perth via the Avon Link service. The Northam-Pithara Road runs through the locality, providing the main transport link to town. Life in Jennapullin is quiet and agricultural in character, appealing to farming families and those seeking a rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of both Northam and the Perth metropolitan area.

Jennapullin falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by Shire of Northam Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Shire of Northam
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Moore (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.64°, 116.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
105.39 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Northam Station
18 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
94 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Northam Station (18 km) for Avon Link to East Perth (~1 hr 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides main road access; fully car-dependent locally

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services within the locality; private vehicle required for all daily needs, with Northam the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 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 Jennapullin known for? +

Jennapullin is a quiet Wheatbelt farming locality in the Shire of Northam, primarily known for cereal cropping and mixed farming on the rolling plains of the Avon Valley region north of Northam.

How far is Jennapullin from Perth? +

Jennapullin is approximately 94 kilometres east of Perth, making it around a 1 to 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Great Eastern Highway through Northam.

Does Jennapullin have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Jennapullin directly. The nearest rail service is at Northam Station (approximately 18 km south), which offers Avon Link and MerredinLink services to East Perth. A private vehicle is essential within the locality.

What is the population of Jennapullin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Jennapullin has a population of 75 residents across its 105 square kilometre area, typical of the sparse settlement pattern of WA's central Wheatbelt farming localities.

Is Jennapullin a good place to live? +

Jennapullin suits farming families and those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within manageable distance of Northam and Perth. Northam provides a good range of services for a regional centre, and the relatively short drive to Perth makes the area accessible compared to more remote Wheatbelt localities.

What is the postcode for Jennapullin? +

The postcode for Jennapullin is 6401, shared with Northam and other localities in the Shire of Northam in Western Australia.