Bookara, 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 Bookara, in the Shire Of Irwin local government area.
| Locality | Bookara |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Irwin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.0946 |
| Longitude | 114.90312 |
| Area | 141.1 km² |
| Postcode | 6525 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 330 km north-northwest |
Bookara is a locality in the Shire Of Irwin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 141.1 km². It lies approximately 330 km north-northwest of Perth. Bookara is located at 29.0946°S, 114.9031°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6525. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bookara lies under a vast, pale sky, where the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell towards the distant coast. It lies 45.2 km south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 142°T), and is situated 21.2 km north of Port Denison. The earth here is a rich, ochre hue, studded with the grey-green of saltbush and the hardy resilience of native grasses that whisper secrets in the breeze. Sheep, their fleeces catching the diffused sunlight, dot the paddocks like scattered clouds, their quiet presence a testament to the enduring partnership between the land and those who tend it. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, a constant reminder of the sun's dominion, yet there's a freshness to it, a clean scent tinged with the faint aroma of distant eucalyptus.
Historically, Bookara’s story is one of quiet persistence, a lifeblood drawn from the fertile, if sometimes unforgiving, terrain. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land, carved out a living from the soil, establishing a farming community that remains its core identity. The local economy, still largely centred on agriculture, particularly wool and grain production, hums with a steady, unhurried rhythm. You might see a solitary ute kicking up a plume of dust on a gravel track, or hear the low rumble of a tractor in the distance, sounds that speak of a livelihood deeply connected to the earth's cycles. While not a place of grand monuments, Bookara possesses a quiet dignity, a character shaped by generations of resilience and a deep understanding of its place in the wider landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bookara, 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 Bookara, in the Shire Of Irwin local government area.
Detailed location data for Bookara includes the postcode (6525), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Irwin), 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 Bookara 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. |