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| Locality | Boya |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mundaring |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.91645 |
| Longitude | 116.05474 |
| Population | 633 |
| Density | 334.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 6056 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 19 km east-northeast |
Boya is a locality in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 633. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 334.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km east-northeast of Perth. Boya is located at 31.9165°S, 116.0547°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6056.
Boya lies cradled by the undulating Darling Scarp, a landscape where granite outcrops break the surface like the bones of an ancient land. It lies 13.8 km east-south-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 13.2 km east of Bayswater. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume of dry grass and the sharp, clean scent of eucalyptus, a testament to the hardy flora that clings to the slopes. Sunlight, filtered through the canopy of jarrah and marri trees, paints shifting patterns on the dusty tracks that meander through the bushland, hinting at a life lived at a more deliberate pace. The terrain itself, a series of gentle rises and falls, shapes the very character of Boya, guiding the eye towards distant views of rolling hills that fade into the hazy horizon.
Historically, this region was shaped by the timber industry, its rich woodlands yielding valuable timber that fuelled the growth of neighbouring settlements. Evidence of this past can still be found in the scattered remnants of old logging trails and the enduring presence of the forest itself. More recently, Boya has become a haven for those seeking a connection to nature, its proximity to the Perth metropolitan area a convenient counterpoint to its country feel. The local economy, while not driven by a single dominant industry, draws strength from its rural setting, with small-scale farming and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty contributing to its distinct character. This quiet corner of the hills, Boya, offers a sense of peaceful permanence, a place where the echoes of its past are softly sung by the wind through the trees.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Boya, 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 Boya, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
Detailed location data for Boya includes the postcode (6056), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mundaring), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Boya 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. |