Pingelly
WA 6308 • Western Australia
About Pingelly
Pingelly is a Wheatbelt town in Western Australia, located approximately 158 kilometres south-east of Perth along the Brookton Highway and Great Southern Highway within the Shire of Pingelly local government area. The town sits at an elevation of 297 metres on the Great Southern railway corridor and recorded a population of 722 at the 2021 Census, serving as the administrative centre of the surrounding agricultural district. The economy is anchored by wheat and cereal grain farming, and Pingelly operates as a Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH) grain receival site for the region.
Pingelly offers a close-knit country community with essential town services including schools, a medical centre, supermarkets, and sporting clubs. The town's main street reflects its agricultural heritage, and residents enjoy wide open skies, country air, and a strong rural community spirit. Transwa coach services provide connections to Perth and Albany, while the Great Southern Highway offers reliable access to larger regional centres such as Narrogin. The town suits families and individuals seeking an affordable rural lifestyle in the WA Wheatbelt with reasonable road connections to the state capital.
Pingelly falls under postcode 6308 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
- Transwa coach service — Perth / Narrogin / Albany Approximately 2h to Perth; varies to Albany
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Brookton Highway and Great Southern Highway are the primary routes; drive to Perth for major services
Pingelly's small town centre has basic shops and services within walking distance for residents, but a car is needed for most regular errands beyond essentials
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Park Street
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2 Watts Street