Throssell
WA 6401 • Western Australia
About Throssell
Throssell is a small rural locality in Western Australia's Avon Valley, situated within the Shire of Northam approximately 96 kilometres east of Perth. Covering around 108 square kilometres of open farmland and rural land, the locality has a population of 88 people and takes its name from the Throssell family, a prominent pioneering family in the Northam district. The region forms part of the Central Wheatbelt, with the market town of Northam — WA's largest inland town — located nearby.
Residents of Throssell access services and amenities in Northam, which offers a full range of shops, schools, healthcare, and community facilities. Northam is well connected to Perth via the Great Eastern Highway and the Avon Valley region is known for its historic townscapes, the scenic Avon River, and the annual Avon Descent white-water event that draws competitors from across Australia. The locality is served by the Avon Valley rail corridor, with Northam Station providing V/Line-style Transwa rail connections to Perth. Throssell's rural character and proximity to a thriving regional centre make it a practical base for those working the land or commuting to Northam.
Throssell falls under postcode 6401 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Great Eastern Highway provides the main route to Perth; a car is essential for daily life in this rural locality
Throssell is a dispersed rural locality; all services are accessed in Northam, requiring a car for every errand
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hutt Street
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Hutt Street
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Duke Street
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Kennedy Street
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Wellington Street
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Habgood Street