Burracoppin, 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 Burracoppin, in the Shire Of Merredin local government area.
| Locality | Burracoppin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Merredin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.40288 |
| Longitude | 118.44154 |
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 312.8 km² |
| Elevation | 349 m |
| Postcode | 6421 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 252 km east-northeast |
Burracoppin is a locality in the Shire Of Merredin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 102. The locality covers an area of 312.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 349 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km east-northeast of Perth. Burracoppin is located at 31.4029°S, 118.4415°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6421. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Burracoppin rests under a vast, pale sky, a scattering of ochre earth and hardy bushland that speaks of resilience. It lies 237.9 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 15.9 km east-north-east of Merredin. The land here is a study in muted tones, stretching out in broad, gently sloping plains punctuated by low, weathered outcrops of granite that catch the light like forgotten jewels. Sparse stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, offer scant shade, their limbs reaching skyward in a silent, enduring prayer. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of dust, sun-baked earth, and the faint, sweet aroma of flowering native shrubs, particularly noticeable as the day begins its slow descent.
The story of Burracoppin is deeply intertwined with the golden bounty of the wheatbelt, its economy historically anchored in the cultivation of grain. For decades, the land has yielded its harvest to the persistent efforts of farmers, their livelihoods shaped by the capricious nature of rainfall and the enduring spirit of the pioneering families who first carved a life from this often unforgiving terrain. The grain silos, stoic sentinels against the horizon, stand as silent witnesses to this enduring agricultural legacy, a constant reminder of the cycles of planting and reaping that have defined Burracoppin. While farming remains its backbone, the quiet hum of country life is punctuated by the occasional traveller passing through, drawn by the promise of open spaces and a glimpse into a simpler way of being.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burracoppin, 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 Burracoppin, in the Shire Of Merredin local government area.
Detailed location data for Burracoppin includes the postcode (6421), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Merredin), 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 Burracoppin 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. |