Perenjori
WA 6620 • Western Australia
About Perenjori
Perenjori is a small agricultural town in Western Australia's northern agricultural region, situated approximately 350 kilometres north of Perth and 39 kilometres south-east of Morawa within the Shire of Perenjori. The name derives from the Aboriginal word "Perangary", meaning water hole, and the townsite was gazetted in 1916 following the arrival of the Avon Yard to Mullewa railway line. According to the 2021 Census, Perenjori has a population of 259 residents, with the broader shire community centred on wheat and sheep farming across the vast surrounding agricultural land.
Perenjori is celebrated as part of WA's Wildflower Way, drawing visitors between August and October to witness spectacular carpets of everlastings and native orchids across the surrounding countryside. The town's most notable landmark is the Catholic church of St Joseph, a masterwork of priest-architect Monsignor John Cyril Hawes, whose distinctive regional architecture attracts admirers from across the state. With a local hotel, general store, and strong community spirit, Perenjori embodies the resilience and camaraderie of outback Western Australian agricultural towns.
Perenjori falls under postcode 6620 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Very limited regional services — Geraldton / Morawa Varies
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; North Midlands Road connects to the Brand Highway south to Perth
Perenjori is a remote rural town where a car is essential for virtually all travel, with basic services available in town but most needs requiring travel to Geraldton or Morawa
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Carnamah Road