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Calingiri WA 6569

Calingiri is a small Wheatbelt farming township in the Shire of Victoria Plains, known for broadacre grain and livestock. It appeals to those seeking quiet rural living, close-knit community spirit, and access to significant birdlife habitats.

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Why families consider Calingiri

Predominantly agricultural families and farm workers with a practical, community-oriented lifestyle; low-density housing, volunteer-run clubs, and seasonal activity around cropping and harvest.

Amenities & services

  • General store/roadhouse and fuel
  • Post office services
  • Community Resource Centre (CRC) and Shire offices
  • Sports and recreation centre/oval
  • Nearest supermarkets, hospital, and broader retail in Moora and Goomalling
  • Shire of Victoria Plains/Community Resource Centre Library, Calingiri
  • Moora Public Library, Moora
  • Toodyay Public Library, Toodyay

Transport & connectivity

  • No passenger train service
  • Limited regional coach services (check Transwa schedules)
  • Toodyay–Bindi Bindi Road
  • Calingiri–New Norcia Road (access to Great Northern Highway via New Norcia)
  • Calingiri–Goomalling Road

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Calingiri Sports Ground and Recreation Centre
  • Tennis and netball courts
  • Local golf course (seasonal/sand greens)
  • Birdwatching in the Calingiri Important Bird Area
  • Community events at local halls and clubrooms
  • Calingiri Nature Reserve
  • Calingiri Important Bird Area (Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo habitat)
  • Yerecoin Nature Reserve (nearby)
  • Mogumber Nature Reserve (regional)

Education context

Limited in-town childcare; nearest long day care and early learning services are in Moora and Goomalling, with family day care options across the Wheatbelt.

  • University of Western Australia, Crawley (Perth)
  • Curtin University, Bentley (Perth)
  • Edith Cowan University, Joondalup and Mount Lawley (Perth)
  • Murdoch University, Murdoch (Perth)
  • Muresk Institute (agricultural training), near Northam