Wansbrough

WA 6320 • Western Australia

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
360.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable

About Wansbrough

Wansbrough is a rural locality in the Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup within the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Spanning approximately 360 square kilometres, it is traversed by the Great Southern Highway and the historic Great Southern Railway, with the Gordon River forming its north-eastern boundary. With a very small population of around 60 residents, Wansbrough is one of Western Australia's quiet pastoral localities, surrounded by wheat and sheep farming country typical of the southern wheatbelt.

Life in Wansbrough revolves around the land, with most residents engaged in broadacre farming or pastoral activities. The locality offers a genuine rural escape with wide open skies and little traffic, appealing to those who value solitude and self-sufficiency. The nearby township of Tambellup provides essential services, a school, and community facilities. Wansbrough suits farmers, hobby farmers, and those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle far from city pressures.

Wansbrough falls under postcode 6320 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Roe (Agricultural) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6320
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-34.10°, 117.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
360.59 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
320 km
By Train
No direct train — Great Southern Railway freight only
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3.5 hours via Albany Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3.5 hours via Albany Highway

🛣️ No regular public transport; private vehicle essential

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; all essential services require a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
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 Wansbrough located? +

Wansbrough is a rural locality in the Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, about 320 km south-east of Perth.

What is Wansbrough known for? +

Wansbrough is a quiet pastoral locality traversed by the Great Southern Highway and the historic Great Southern Railway, surrounded by wheat and sheep farming land.

Is there public transport in Wansbrough? +

No, there is no regular public transport in Wansbrough. A private vehicle is essential for daily life, with the nearest services in the township of Tambellup.