Ballidu, 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 Ballidu, in the Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu local government area.
| Locality | Ballidu |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.60392 |
| Longitude | 116.76641 |
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 8.0 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 306 m |
| Postcode | 6606 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 173 km north-northeast |
Ballidu is a locality in the Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 68. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 8.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 306 m above sea level. It lies approximately 173 km north-northeast of Perth. Ballidu is located at 30.6039°S, 116.7664°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6606. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Ballidu rests in a landscape that breathes the dry scent of wheatbelt earth, a place where the horizon stretches with a quiet, unwavering promise. It lies 150.2 km north-north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 26.3 km north-north-east of Wongan Hills. The land here is a canvas of muted ochres and pale greens, a subtle palette under a sky that can shift from a washed-out denim to a piercing, crystalline blue. Gentle rises in the terrain offer no dramatic vistas, but rather a sweeping, unbroken expanse that seems to hold the very essence of open space, punctuated by the stoic, solitary forms of eucalyptus trees, their leaves whispering secrets on the infrequent breeze. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a subtle embrace that speaks of long, sun-drenched days, and as evening descends, the light softens, casting a golden hue that seems to gild the stubble-filled paddocks and the simple, functional lines of the buildings scattered across the district.
The story of Ballidu is intrinsically tied to the golden bounty of the land, a narrative of agriculture that has shaped its character and economy for generations. This is a district built on the sweat and toil of farmers, who cultivate vast fields of grain, their livelihoods inextricably linked to the capricious moods of the seasons. The grain silos, standing like silent sentinels against the skyline, are the enduring symbols of this industry, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have coaxed sustenance from this soil. While farming remains the lifeblood, the quiet hum of this locality suggests a contentedness, a pace of life dictated by the sun and the sowing, where neighbours know each other by name and the passage of time is marked by the turning of the crops rather than the tick of a clock.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ballidu, 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 Ballidu, in the Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu local government area.
Detailed location data for Ballidu includes the postcode (6606), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Ballidu 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. |