Londonderry
WA 6429 • Western Australia
About Londonderry
Londonderry is a vast, effectively uninhabited locality in the Shire of Coolgardie in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, located approximately 572 kilometres east-northeast of Perth and 14 kilometres southwest of Coolgardie. Covering an enormous 1,082 square kilometres, it recorded a population of zero at recent censuses. Established in 1895 during the Western Australian gold rush, it sits at an elevation of 398 metres in arid bushland and scrub country.
Londonderry is a ghost town locality with no permanent residents, services, or infrastructure. The area retains historical significance as part of the Coolgardie goldfield that sparked one of Australia's largest gold rushes in the 1890s. Coolgardie, the nearest town, serves as the gateway to the region's mining heritage. The locality is of interest primarily to history enthusiasts, prospectors, and those exploring the remote outback of Western Australia.
Londonderry falls under postcode 6429 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalgoorlie (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- TransWA Prospector coach — Coolgardie to Perth (via Kalgoorlie) 7 hours to Perth
Commute to Coolgardie
🛣️ Kalgoorlie-Boulder (40 km) is the nearest city. Perth is 572 km away. Extremely remote.
Uninhabited locality with no infrastructure. A 4WD vehicle is recommended.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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85-93 Lindsay Street
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46 Shaw Street