Boodarockin, 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 Boodarockin, in the Shire Of Westonia local government area.
| Locality | Boodarockin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Westonia |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.98008 |
| Longitude | 118.82942 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 322.6 km² |
| Elevation | 348 m |
| Postcode | 6423 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 302 km east-northeast |
Boodarockin is a locality in the Shire Of Westonia local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 322.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 348 m above sea level. It lies approximately 302 km east-northeast of Perth. Boodarockin is located at 30.9801°S, 118.8294°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6423. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Boodarockin rests in a landscape of subtle undulations, where the ochre earth meets a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to a deep, resonant indigo by dusk. It lies 253.3 km west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 56.8 km west-north-west of Southern Cross. The country here is predominantly ironstone and laterite, giving rise to hardy native vegetation that clings to the contours of the land. Low-lying scrub, dotted with the silvery-green of mulga and the occasional resilient acacia, forms the dominant flora, punctuated by the skeletal grace of ancient, weathered eucalypts that stand sentinel against the vast horizon. The air, when the sun begins its descent, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land's enduring character. The silence itself feels palpable, broken only by the whisper of the wind through the sparse foliage or the distant cry of a bird of prey.
The story of Boodarockin is intrinsically tied to the pastoral and agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity for generations. Sheep grazing and wheat farming form the backbone of the local economy, their seasons dictating the rhythm of life in Boodarockin. The land, though often unforgiving, yields its bounty to those who understand its particular demands, a testament to the resilience of the people who have made their homes here. History whispers in the quiet lanes, in the weathered timber of the old shearing sheds, and in the enduring sense of community that binds its inhabitants. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Boodarockin possesses a quiet dignity, a steadfastness that reflects the timeless cycles of the natural world and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Boodarockin, 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 Boodarockin, in the Shire Of Westonia local government area.
Detailed location data for Boodarockin includes the postcode (6423), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Westonia), 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 Boodarockin 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. |