South Kukerin

WA 6352 • Western Australia

20
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
229.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About South Kukerin

South Kukerin is a remote rural locality in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, positioned approximately 230 kilometres south-east of Perth within postcode 6352. Covering an area of around 229 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming district with just 20 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The locality lies within the Roe Agricultural state electorate and the federal electorate of Durack, and is part of a broader wheat-belt farming landscape characterised by wide open paddocks and low mallee scrubland.

Life in South Kukerin is quintessentially rural Western Australian — centred on grain farming, particularly wheat and canola, with properties typically spanning hundreds of hectares. The nearest service town is Kukerin to the north, which has a small general store, hall, and sporting facilities used by the farming community. The extremely low population density means residents rely on cars for all daily needs, with Katanning or Narrogin as the closest regional centres offering schools, medical services, and supermarkets. South Kukerin attracts those who value solitude, open skies, and a deeply connected farming community.

South Kukerin falls under postcode 6352 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.19°, 118.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
229.07 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
No train service; drive to Katanning or Narrogin for coach connections
By Car (Peak)
3.0-3.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.75 hrs

🛣️ South Western Highway or Brookton Highway via Albany Highway; fully car-dependent

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote farming locality; no pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
20
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 South Kukerin in Western Australia? +

South Kukerin is located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, approximately 280 kilometres south-east of Perth, near the town of Kukerin in the wheatbelt farming area.

What is the population of South Kukerin? +

South Kukerin had a population of just 20 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in Western Australia.

What industries operate in South Kukerin? +

The area is primarily agricultural, with grain farming (wheat and canola) being the dominant industry across the large rural properties in the district.

What is the nearest town to South Kukerin? +

The closest community is Kukerin, a small farming town to the north. For major services, residents travel to Katanning or Narrogin.