Bambun, 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 Bambun, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Bambun |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.42594 |
| Longitude | 115.88518 |
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 54.8 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 6503 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 58 km north |
Bambun is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 50. The locality covers an area of 54.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km north of Perth. Bambun is located at 31.4259°S, 115.8852°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6503. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bambun lies spread beneath a sky that often stretches in vast, cerulean swathes, interrupted only by the occasional, wispy cloud. It lies 38.9 km north-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 349°T), and is situated 14.7 km north-north-west of Muchea. The land itself is a gentle sprawl of ochre earth, softened by an undergrowth of hardy native shrubs and grasses that turn a burnished gold in the late afternoon sun. Here and there, stands of mature eucalyptus trees punctuate the landscape, their bark peeling in papery strips, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that carries on the prevailing breeze. It’s a place where the horizon feels close, yet infinitely deep, and the air, particularly after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent.
The history of Bambun is intrinsically tied to the fertile plains that surround it, an area long shaped by agricultural endeavour. For generations, the rich soil has yielded its bounty, primarily to the cultivation of grains and the raising of livestock, establishing an economy built on the land's enduring generosity. Evidence of this pastoral heritage is etched into the very character of Bambun, with weathered farmhouses and sturdy shearing sheds dotting the countryside, silent witnesses to the hard work and quiet perseverance of its inhabitants. The local stores and the single road that bisects the settlement serve as the unassuming heart of this agricultural district, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the colour of the wheat fields in late spring offers a fleeting, golden spectacle.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bambun, 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 Bambun, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Bambun includes the postcode (6503), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), 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 Bambun 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. |