Wilbinga, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wilbinga Western Australia
Wilbinga Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6041
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Location	69 km (43 mi) N of Perth
LGA(s)	Shire of Gingin
State electorate(s)	Moore
Federal Division(s)	Pearce
Localities around Wilbinga: Caraban Woodridge Neergabby Indian Ocean Wilbinga Yeal Indian Ocean Two Rocks Yanchep

Wilbinga is a small area located in Western Australia. It's part of the Shire of Gingin, just north of the big city of Perth.

Wilbinga is surrounded by interesting places. To the south, it borders the City of Wanneroo. To the east, you'll find Wanneroo Road. Woodridge is to the north, and the vast Indian Ocean is to the west. Most of Wilbinga is covered by a large State Forest. This means it's a very natural and wild place. There are not many paved roads here, except for Wanneroo Road. You can find tracks from Wilbinga Road that lead to the quiet Wilbinga Beach. In 2021, only 8 people lived in Wilbinga, making it a very tiny community!

Discovering Wilbinga's Natural Beauty

Wilbinga is a great spot for nature lovers. Much of the area is part of State Forest No. 65 (South). This forest is home to many native plants and animals. It's a peaceful place to explore and enjoy the outdoors.

Wabling Hill: A Special Lookout

At Wabling Hill, there's a fire lookout tower. It was built in 1959. From the top, you can see amazing views! You can look north towards the Moore River. To the west, you'll see the huge Indian Ocean. The lookout also gives you a great view over the state forest and nearby pine tree farms. It helps keep an eye out for bushfires.

Unique Plants: Wabling Hill Mallee

Wilbinga is home to a very special plant called the Wabling Hill mallee. Its scientific name is Eucalyptus argutifolia. This plant is endemic to the area. This means it only grows naturally in Wilbinga and nowhere else in the world! It's a type of eucalyptus tree, which are common in Australia.

Fun Activities in Wilbinga

Because Wilbinga has many unpaved tracks, it's a popular place for 4WD (four-wheel drive) clubs. People who love off-road driving come here to explore the tracks. It's a fun way to see the natural landscape.

Wilbinga's Coastal Shacks

About one kilometer south of Wilbinga Beach, you can find some old shacks. These small buildings were first built by sheep farmers a long time ago. Later, local people rebuilt them. They are a small part of the area's history.