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| Locality | Bowes |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northampton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.45315 |
| Longitude | 114.57034 |
| Population | 119 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 222.5 km² |
| Elevation | 90 m |
| Postcode | 6535 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 408 km north-northwest |
Bowes is a locality in the Shire Of Northampton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 119. The locality covers an area of 222.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 90 m above sea level. It lies approximately 408 km north-northwest of Perth. Bowes is located at 28.4532°S, 114.5703°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6535. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bowes rests on a gentle incline, a scattering of buildings looking out towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Indian Ocean. It lies 36.1 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 12.5 km south-south-west of Northampton. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to the coast, though the immediate landscape is a study in muted, earthy tones. Scrubby vegetation, hardy and resilient, clings to the sandy soil, punctuated by the occasional weathered fence post that speaks of patient, enduring labour. The sky overhead is an enormous canvas, often a pale, washed-out blue during the day, but transforming into a spectacle of fiery oranges and soft purples as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the land.
The history of Bowes is intrinsically tied to the land’s bounty, a story whispered in the dust and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, this region has been shaped by the ebb and flow of pastoralism and agriculture, where hardy sheep and cattle have grazed the sparse pastures. The lifeblood of Bowes, though perhaps less pronounced now than in its heyday, once flowed through the careful cultivation of the soil and the diligent tending of livestock. The character of Bowes is one of quiet resilience, a place where time seems to move at a more deliberate pace, marked by the cycles of the seasons and the enduring sense of connection to the surrounding country. There’s a palpable sense of history in the weathered facades of older buildings, a testament to the generations who have carved a life from this sometimes unforgiving, yet beautiful, corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bowes, Western Australia. 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 Bowes, in the Shire Of Northampton local government area.
Detailed location data for Bowes includes the postcode (6535), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northampton), 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 Bowes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |