Capricorn, 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 Capricorn, in the Shire Of Meekatharra local government area.
| Locality | Capricorn |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Meekatharra |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.03244 |
| Longitude | 119.69978 |
| Area | 16738.3 km² |
| Postcode | 6642 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 958 km north-northeast |
Capricorn is a locality in the Shire Of Meekatharra local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 16738.3 km². It lies approximately 958 km north-northeast of Perth. Capricorn is located at 24.0324°S, 119.6998°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6642. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Capricorn rests under a sky that stretches, vast and indifferent, over a landscape of ochre earth and scrubby mulga. It lies 731.0 km north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 115.7 km south-south-west of Newman. The ground, a mosaic of cracked clay and scattered stones, rises and falls in gentle swells, punctuated by the stark, skeletal shapes of ancient trees that seem to hold their breath against the sun's relentless gaze. A dry, whispering wind, carrying the scent of dust and distant eucalypt, rustles through the sparse vegetation, a constant companion in this wide, unpeopled expanse. The air itself possesses a peculiar stillness, broken only by the occasional cry of a bird or the low hum of insects, a quiet prelude to the spectacular theatre of colour that unfolds as the day surrenders to dusk, painting the horizon in fiery strokes of crimson and gold.
Capricorn’s story is etched in the very grain of this land, a narrative of resilience and enterprise. For generations, this country has yielded its bounty to those who understand its harsh beauty, primarily through the enduring practice of sheep grazing, where hardy flocks navigate the scrub in search of sustenance. The echoes of a mining past, though quieter now, still resonate, a reminder of the precious minerals that once drew a determined populace to this remote corner of the continent. The local economy, though lean, is sustained by a deep-seated connection to the land and the resourcefulness of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that defines the character of Capricorn, where the pace of life is dictated not by clocks, but by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Capricorn, 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 Capricorn, in the Shire Of Meekatharra local government area.
Detailed location data for Capricorn includes the postcode (6642), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Meekatharra), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Capricorn 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. |