Wellstead
WA 6328 • Western Australia
About Wellstead
Wellstead is a small farming community in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, located within the City of Albany approximately 100 kilometres north-east of Albany along the South Coast Highway. Covering an expansive 432 square kilometres, the locality has a population of around 78 residents and was officially gazetted as a townsite in 1965. Named after the Wellstead family who settled in the area in the 1860s, it has a long agricultural heritage.
The surrounding district is predominantly used for cereal cropping, with Wellstead serving as a Cooperative Bulk Handling receival site during harvest season. The town retains a primary school and public library, providing essential community infrastructure for local families. Albany, the regional centre of the Great Southern, is a scenic hour's drive to the south-west and offers comprehensive shopping, medical, and educational facilities.
Wellstead falls under postcode 6328 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa road coach (Albany-Esperance route) — Albany and Esperance 1-4 hours depending on destination
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Located on South Coast Highway between Albany and Esperance; Albany (100 km) is the nearest regional centre
A small rural townsite with a primary school and library but no shops; most errands require driving to Albany
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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43731 South Coast Highway
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Wellstead Street