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Meenaar

WA 6401 • Western Australia

29
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
75.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Meenaar

Meenaar is a small rural locality in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, situated approximately 18 kilometres east of Northam along the Great Eastern Highway, around 95 kilometres north-east of Perth. With a population of just 29 people across 75 square kilometres, the area is predominantly agricultural, home to grain farms and pastoral properties. Meenaar has gained attention in recent years as the location of the Avon Industrial Park, including the CBH Group's major new grain receival and export facility.

The lifestyle in Meenaar is quintessentially rural, with residents relying on the nearby regional centre of Northam for schooling, shopping, medical services, and social amenities. Northam is one of the Wheatbelt's largest towns and offers a good range of services including a hospital, secondary schools, supermarkets, and the historic Avon River precinct. The area suits those who value open space, farming life, and easy highway access to Perth.

Meenaar falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Northam Station
18 km
Not walkable

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
95 km
By Train
Prospector service from Northam to East Perth (~1 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr

🛣️ Car essential to reach Northam; Great Eastern Highway is the main route to Perth

Walkability Car-Dependent

Completely rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
29
▲ 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

Where is Meenaar WA located? +

Meenaar is a rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 18 kilometres east of Northam and 95 kilometres north-east of Perth along the Great Eastern Highway.

What is Meenaar known for? +

Meenaar is home to the Avon Industrial Park, which includes a major grain receival and logistics facility developed by CBH Group. The locality is otherwise a quiet agricultural area surrounded by Wheatbelt grain farms.

What transport options are near Meenaar WA? +

There is no public transport in Meenaar itself. The nearest train service is the Transwa Prospector at Northam, approximately 18 kilometres away, which provides a service to East Perth in around 1 hour 30 minutes.