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Lumeah

WA 6395 • Western Australia

86
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
326.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemotePastoral

About Lumeah

Lumeah is a large rural locality within the Shire of Kojonup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, located approximately 262 kilometres south-east of Perth via the Albany Highway. Covering more than 326 square kilometres of farming and pastoral country, the locality recorded a population of 86 people at the 2021 Census across around 26 dwellings. The Albany Highway passes through Lumeah from north-west to south-east, and the locality sits on the traditional land of the Kaniyang people of the Noongar nation.

The Shire of Kojonup has a strong agricultural heritage built on Merino sheep for wool and meat, with cash cropping of cereals and canola also important across the district. Lumeah's properties are devoted to this farming tradition, with large broadacre runs typical of the Great Southern region. The nearby town of Kojonup, approximately 20–30 kilometres away, provides the closest services including a supermarket, school, and medical facilities, while Albany is the major regional centre around 150 kilometres to the south.

Lumeah falls under postcode 6395 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6395
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Roe (Agricultural)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.89°, 117.07°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
326.56 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Transwa coach service (GS1) — Perth (East Perth Terminal) via Albany Highway Approx. 3 hr 30 min to Perth

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
262 km
By Train
No rail service; Transwa GS1 coach stops at Kojonup (approx. 20-30 km away)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Albany Highway (Route 30) is the main road corridor through Lumeah; Albany is the nearest major centre (approx. 150 km south)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs in this remote farming locality with no local shops or services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
86
▲ 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 Lumeah known for? +

Lumeah is known as a broadacre farming and pastoral locality in WA's Great Southern region, with properties traditionally devoted to Merino sheep for wool and meat, as well as cereal and canola cropping. The Albany Highway passes through the locality, connecting it to Perth in the north and Albany in the south.

How far is Lumeah from Perth? +

Lumeah is approximately 262 kilometres south-east of Perth via the Albany Highway, making it around a 2 hour 45 minute to 3 hour drive.

Does Lumeah have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly serving Lumeah. The nearest coach stop is in Kojonup, approximately 20–30 kilometres away, where Transwa's GS1 coach service connects to Perth and Albany. A car is essential for residents of this locality.

What is the population of Lumeah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lumeah had a population of 86 residents across approximately 26 dwellings. The population is spread across large rural and pastoral properties within a 326 square kilometre locality.

Is Lumeah a good place to live? +

Lumeah suits those committed to a rural farming or pastoral lifestyle in WA's Great Southern region. The locality offers wide open spaces and peace and quiet, with the nearby town of Kojonup providing basic services and the broader region known for its agricultural heritage and connections to the Noongar people.

What is the postcode for Lumeah? +

The postcode for Lumeah in Western Australia is 6395.