Wongan Hills
WA 6603 • Western Australia
About Wongan Hills
Wongan Hills is an agricultural town situated approximately 182 kilometres north-north-east of Perth, at an elevation of 286 metres in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. It is governed by the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu and has a population of 896 as recorded in the 2021 Census across its extensive area of over 236 square kilometres. The town was gazetted in 1911 and takes its name from the nearby Wongan Hills range, derived from the Indigenous Noongar name for the area. The surrounding district is predominantly agricultural, with wheat farming and related industries underpinning the local economy.
Wongan Hills serves as the main service town for the surrounding Wongan-Ballidu Shire, with essential amenities including schools, a hospital, supermarket, and local businesses along its main street. The nearby Wongan Hills nature reserve is a draw for birdwatchers and wildflower enthusiasts, particularly in spring when the Wheatbelt comes alive with native blooms. The town has a warm, dry Mediterranean climate and a tight-knit rural community feel, making it suit those who embrace country living and the pace of agricultural regional Western Australia.
Wongan Hills falls under postcode 6603 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa road coach service — Perth (East Perth Terminal) Approx. 2.5-3 hours
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Transwa coach service connects Wongan Hills to Perth; a car is essential for daily life and accessing services
A car is essential for nearly all daily needs in this rural Wheatbelt town
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Quinlan Street