South Tammin

WA 6409 • Western Australia

126
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
474.47 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About South Tammin

South Tammin is a small rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, situated approximately 191 km east of Perth near the town of Tammin. It lies within the Shire of Tammin and is part of the vast agricultural landscape that characterises the Central Wheatbelt, with wheat, barley, and sheep farming being the primary land uses. The locality is sparsely populated with around 126 residents spread across large farming properties.

Life in South Tammin centres on farming and the close-knit rural community of the broader Tammin district. The nearby town of Tammin provides basic amenities including Tammin Primary School, a general store, and community facilities, while the larger town of Cunderdin (34 km west) and Kellerberrin (12 km east) offer additional services. The Great Eastern Highway and the Eastern Goldfields Railway pass through the area, providing transport links to Perth and the eastern goldfields. The Wheatbelt landscape, with its open skies and agricultural scenery, defines the character of this quiet rural community.

South Tammin falls under postcode 6409 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6409
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.73°, 117.49°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
474.47 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tammin Siding
3 km
N/A

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
191 km
By Train
N/A – no regular passenger services
By Car (Peak)
2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75 hours

🛣️ South Tammin is in the Wheatbelt; Great Eastern Highway provides road access to Perth

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural farming locality with no pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
126
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 Tammin, WA? +

South Tammin is a rural locality in the Shire of Tammin in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, located approximately 191 km east of Perth along the Great Eastern Highway.

What LGA is South Tammin in? +

South Tammin is part of the Shire of Tammin in Western Australia's Central Wheatbelt.

What is the nearest town to South Tammin? +

The nearest town is Tammin (a few kilometres away), with Kellerberrin approximately 12 km to the east and Cunderdin about 34 km to the west. Perth is approximately 191 km away via the Great Eastern Highway.

What is the main industry in South Tammin? +

Like most of the WA Wheatbelt, South Tammin's economy is dominated by grain farming (wheat and barley) and sheep grazing on large agricultural properties.