Burlong, 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 Burlong, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
| Locality | Burlong |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northam |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.66973 |
| Longitude | 116.59856 |
| Population | 493 |
| Density | 11.7 /km² |
| Area | 42.1 km² |
| Elevation | 303 m |
| Postcode | 6401 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 76 km east-northeast |
Burlong is a locality in the Shire Of Northam local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 493. The locality covers an area of 42.1 km², giving a population density of about 11.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 303 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km east-northeast of Perth. Burlong is located at 31.6697°S, 116.5986°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6401. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Burlong rests in a broad, sun-warmed expanse, where the land gently rolls towards the horizon, a patchwork of pale gold and dusty green. It lies 60.8 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 6.5 km west-south-west of Northam. Here, the sky feels vast, an endless dome of cerulean that deepens to a bruised violet as the day draws to a close, casting long, painterly shadows across the paddocks. The air carries the dry scent of earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild herbs, a subtle fragrance that clings to the senses. The terrain itself is forgiving, a landscape shaped by wind and rain, where the occasional cluster of hardy eucalypts offers sparse shade against the relentless sun.
This is a place deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. Burlong’s character is one of quiet resilience, built upon the endeavours of generations who have worked this soil to coax sustenance from its depths. The local economy, historically tied to broadacre farming, particularly grain production, is evident in the wide fields that stretch out from the settlement, their colours shifting with the growth cycle from vibrant green to the burnished hues of harvest. While not a bustling hub, Burlong offers a sense of enduring continuity, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this part of the Wheatbelt home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burlong, 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 Burlong, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
Detailed location data for Burlong includes the postcode (6401), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northam), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Burlong 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. |