Bullfinch, 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 Bullfinch, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
| Locality | Bullfinch |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Yilgarn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.88092 |
| Longitude | 119.11915 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 1191.5 km² |
| Elevation | 358 m |
| Postcode | 6484 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 331 km east-northeast |
Bullfinch is a locality in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 1191.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 358 m above sea level. It lies approximately 331 km east-northeast of Perth. Bullfinch is located at 30.8809°S, 119.1192°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6484. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bullfinch rests in a land of ochre earth and vast, pale skies, where the horizon stretches with an almost defiant simplicity. It lies 224.9 km west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 266°T), and is situated 46.2 km north-north-west of Southern Cross. The terrain here is a study in muted tones, a canvas of dry grasses and scattered hardy shrubs that cling to the sparse soil. Under the immense blue, the air often carries a dry, clean scent, reminiscent of sun-baked earth and distant, unseen wildflowers. The quietude is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind through the sparse vegetation and the sharp cry of a passing bird. Evenings here can be spectacular, the setting sun bleeding across the sky in hues of rose and molten gold, casting long, deep shadows that seem to swallow the land.
The story of Bullfinch is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the earth beneath its surface. For decades, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the pulse of mining, the extraction of gold that once brought a rush of hopeful prospectors and shaped the fortunes of the region. This history is not merely a memory; it’s etched into the very character of Bullfinch, a quiet resilience born from boom and bust. The local economy, while perhaps less reliant on the deep shafts of yesteryear, still carries the echo of that industrious past, with a focus on supporting the surrounding pastoral leases and the broader agricultural pursuits of the Yilgarn. Travellers passing through Bullfinch will notice the enduring connection to this landscape, a place where the stark beauty of the Western Australian outback is not just seen, but deeply felt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bullfinch, 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 Bullfinch, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
Detailed location data for Bullfinch includes the postcode (6484), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Yilgarn), 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 Bullfinch 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. |