Barberton, 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 Barberton, in the Shire Of Moora local government area.
| Locality | Barberton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Moora |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.72805 |
| Longitude | 116.02901 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 111.7 km² |
| Elevation | 203 m |
| Postcode | 6510 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 137 km north |
Barberton is a locality in the Shire Of Moora local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 111.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 203 m above sea level. It lies approximately 137 km north of Perth. Barberton is located at 30.7280°S, 116.0290°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6510. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barberton rests in a landscape of ochre earth and low, scrubby vegetation, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than most. It lies 115.9 km north of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-south-east of Moora. The terrain here is gently undulating, a subtle rise and fall that leads the eye towards horizons often softened by a haze of heat. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, punctuated by the subtle, dusty perfume of native shrubs that cling to the sparse soil. Here, the light can be an astonishing thing, especially as the day begins to fade, bathing the muted colours of the land in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped below the edge of the world.
The history of Barberton is tied to the broader agricultural aspirations of the region, a story of hardy settlers who sought to coax sustenance from this country. While not a major hub, Barberton has always played its part in the local economy, primarily through farming and grazing, with sheep and wheat forming the backbone of its endeavours for generations. The rhythm of life in Barberton is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for a quiet contemplation of the vastness that surrounds it. There's a deep-seated resilience here, a character forged in the enduring spirit of those who have made this place their home, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this particular corner of the Western Australian wheatbelt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barberton, 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 Barberton, in the Shire Of Moora local government area.
Detailed location data for Barberton includes the postcode (6510), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Moora), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Barberton 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. |