Tammin
WA 6409 • Western Australia
About Tammin
Tammin is a small agricultural town in the central Wheatbelt of Western Australia, situated 184 kilometres east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway within the Shire of Tammin. With a population of 129 at the 2021 Census, the town sits at an elevation of 311 metres on the open rolling plains midway between Cunderdin and Kellerberrin. The surrounding district is a significant grain-producing area, with wheat and other cereal crops forming the backbone of the local economy, and the town serves as a Cooperative Bulk Handling grain receival site.
Tammin is a stop on the Prospector and MerredinLink rural train services that run between Perth and Kalgoorlie, providing a rail link rarely found in towns of its size. The town has a primary school, basic amenities, and a community hall, with the nearby town of Cunderdin (24km west) offering additional services including a hospital and high school. The area offers a peaceful agricultural lifestyle with wide skies and an honest country character that appeals to farming families and those seeking an affordable rural base in the Western Australian grain belt.
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
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Cunderdin (24km west) or Kellerberrin (22km east) Car required for local trips
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides direct road link to Perth; rail available but limited frequency
Tammin has very limited local services; most errands require driving to Cunderdin or Merredin
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Ridley Street