Nungarin
WA 6490 • Western Australia
About Nungarin
Nungarin is a small agricultural town in the Central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 278 kilometres east of Perth and 39 kilometres north of Merredin. It serves as the administrative centre of the Shire of Nungarin, which covers a vast area of around 1,164 square kilometres. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 152 residents spread across the townsite and surrounding locality, Nungarin reflects the quiet resilience of the Western Australian Wheatbelt communities.
The local economy is driven by broadacre cereal cropping and livestock grazing, consistent with the wider Wheatbelt region. The Shire of Nungarin has a rich history, with the area settled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the Wheat Belt expansion. The town has a community hall, a local oval, and basic services, with residents relying on Merredin — around 30 minutes' drive south — for supermarkets, schools, medical services, and other amenities. The Wheatbelt Way tourist route passes nearby, drawing travellers through the region.
Nungarin falls under postcode 6490 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Transwa coach services — Perth (via Merredin and Kellerberrin) 3.5-4 hours to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway is the main route to Perth; Merredin is the nearest service town (30 min south)
No walkable retail or services within the townsite; car essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Danberrin Road