Western Australia location profile
Boddington WA 6390
Boddington is a small rural–mining town on the Hotham River, known for the Newmont Boddington Gold Mine and nearby bauxite operations. It offers a quiet country lifestyle, strong community spirit, and essential services for families and workers.
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Why families consider Boddington
A mix of mining employees, farming families, and long-term locals. Lifestyle is outdoorsy with river walks, fishing, and active community sport; housing is mostly detached homes on larger blocks and small rural properties.
Amenities & services
- IGA supermarket and general stores
- Boddington Health Service (hospital/primary care)
- GP/medical centre
- Cafes, bakery and pubs/hotel
- Service stations
- Post office
- Hardware and rural supplies
- Boddington Public Library, Bannister Rd, Boddington
Transport & connectivity
- No local train (nearest Transperth rail: Armadale Station)
- Limited Transwa coach services connecting regional centres
- Pinjarra–Williams Road (State Route 20)
- Bannister–Marradong Road linking to Albany Highway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Hotham River foreshore walk and Ranford Pool
- Boddington Recreation Centre (oval, courts)
- Boddington Golf Club
- Skate park and playgrounds
- Annual Boddington Rodeo and community events
- Hotham River Foreshore & Lions Weir
- Ranford Pool Reserve
- Wuraming Dam recreation area
- Surrounding state forest tracks (Marradong)
Education context
One long day care service (Boddington Early Learning Centre) plus limited family day care; OSHC via Boddington District High School; waitlists can occur during mine project peaks.
- Curtin University, Bentley (~120km NW)
- Murdoch University, South Street (~120km NW)
- The University of Western Australia, Crawley (~125km NW)
- Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley/Joondalup (~130–150km NW)