Bakers Hill, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bakers Hill, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
| Locality | Bakers Hill |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northam |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.7316 |
| Longitude | 116.44531 |
| Population | 1,114 |
| Density | 13.3 /km² |
| Area | 84.0 km² |
| Elevation | 296 m |
| Postcode | 6562 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 60 km east-northeast |
Bakers Hill is a locality in the Shire Of Northam local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,114. The locality covers an area of 84.0 km², giving a population density of about 13.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 296 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km east-northeast of Perth. Bakers Hill is located at 31.7316°S, 116.4453°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6562. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bakers Hill rests upon a gentle rise, where the land begins its slow, deliberate tilt towards the expansive plains of the Avon Valley. It lies 45.4 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 85°T), and is situated 7.3 km east-north-east of Wundowie. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, a mosaic of ochre earth, pale green grasses, and the deep, enduring blue of the Australian sky. Scattered stands of eucalyptus, their bark a patchwork of grey and white, punctuate the paddocks, their leaves rustling a dry, papery song in the breeze that often carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant wildflowers. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the quiet hum of insects and the occasional sharp call of a bird, a subtle symphony that underscores the sense of spaciousness and a profound stillness that settles over Bakers Hill as the day wears on.
The history of Bakers Hill is etched into the very soil, a story of tenacious settlers who worked this country for sustenance and prosperity. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the life of its inhabitants, a tradition deeply rooted in the agricultural heartland of the region. Wheat and sheep have long been the lifeblood of Bakers Hill, their cultivation shaping the very contours of the land, with golden fields stretching to the horizon in summer and emerald pastures after the winter rains. The local economy, while still anchored in farming, has seen diversification, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty and the quiet charm of Bakers Hill drawing visitors who seek a respite from busier lives. The quality of the light here, particularly in the late afternoon when it softens and elongates shadows, lending a warm, honeyed glow to the homesteads and fences, speaks of a continuity, a connection to the land that has endured.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bakers Hill, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bakers Hill, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
Detailed location data for Bakers Hill includes the postcode (6562), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northam), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bakers Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |