Westonia
WA 6423 • Western Australia
About Westonia
Westonia is a small historic town in the eastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia, located 314 kilometres east of Perth and 52 kilometres east of Merredin, within the Shire of Westonia. With a population of 129 at the 2021 Census, the town covers a locality of around 307 square kilometres and sits near the Great Eastern Highway corridor. Westonia was established around 1910 following the discovery of gold in the area by Alfred Weston, a sandalwood cutter and prospector, and the townsite grew as both a gold-mining and agricultural centre.
Today, Westonia is a quiet rural community where grain farming has largely replaced the gold-mining activity that originally founded it. The town retains some heritage character from its gold rush origins and serves as the administrative centre for the Shire of Westonia. Residents access broader services in Merredin (52km west), which has a hospital, high school, and regional shopping. Westonia offers an affordable, off-the-beaten-path lifestyle in the open Wheatbelt landscape, appealing to those connected to farming or seeking a deeply rural Australian experience.
Westonia falls under postcode 6423 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Central Wheatbelt (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Merredin (52km west) Car required
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Access via Great Eastern Highway (10km south); car is essential
Westonia has minimal local amenities; a car is required for almost all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.