Pithara
WA 6608 • Western Australia
About Pithara
Pithara is a small rural town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, located approximately 240 kilometres north of Perth within the Shire of Dalwallinu. With a population of 129 at the 2021 Census, the town has experienced significant decline from earlier highs, reflecting broader rural depopulation trends across the Western Australian Wheatbelt. The name Pithara derives from an Aboriginal word for a nearby well, and the townsite was established in 1914 following the construction of the Wongan Hills to Mullewa railway line.
The surrounding district is dominated by broad-acre grain farming, particularly wheat and barley, which remain the economic backbone of the area. Pithara has basic local services including a hall and a small community presence, with larger services found in the nearby regional centre of Dalwallinu, about 30 kilometres to the south. The town offers a quiet, close-knit rural lifestyle typical of the Western Australian grain belt, appealing to those who value wide open spaces and a strong agricultural community.
Pithara falls under postcode 6608 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Dalwallinu (30km south) or Moora (80km south) Car required
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Access via Brand Highway or Great Northern Highway; car essential
Pithara has minimal local services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.