Cartmeticup, 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 Cartmeticup, in the Shire Of Woodanilling local government area.
| Locality | Cartmeticup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Woodanilling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.47437 |
| Longitude | 117.51645 |
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 215.5 km² |
| Elevation | 297 m |
| Postcode | 6316 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 230 km southeast |
Cartmeticup is a locality in the Shire Of Woodanilling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 50. The locality covers an area of 215.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 297 m above sea level. It lies approximately 230 km southeast of Perth. Cartmeticup is located at 33.4744°S, 117.5165°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6316. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cartmeticup rests in a quiet embrace of rolling country, where the ochre soil yields to the determined green of crops and the silver sheen of grazing sheep. It lies 175.4 km east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 96°T), and is situated 24.0 km north-north-west of Katanning. The air here carries the dry, dusty perfume of eucalyptus and the faint, sweet scent of ripening wheat, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. Sunlight, when it deigns to break through the often-hazy sky, falls in broad, buttery swathes across the land, illuminating the subtle undulations of the terrain and the distant, hazy blue line of the Darling Scarp. This is a place where the horizon feels vast and unbroken, a canvas for the slow, deliberate passage of clouds and the occasional flash of a sulphur-crested cockatoo.
The history of Cartmeticup is etched not in grand monuments, but in the patient cultivation of the land, a legacy passed down through generations of farmers and graziers who have coaxed a living from this often-challenging soil. For decades, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons, the planting and harvesting of grain, and the wool clip that once formed the backbone of the local economy. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the broader region has seen diversification, with neighbouring areas exploring niche markets and a quiet appreciation for the unspoiled landscapes attracting a trickle of thoughtful travellers seeking respite from the clamour of busier centres. The distinctive character of Cartmeticup lies in this enduring connection to the earth, a quiet pride in the resilience and the enduring beauty of its wide-open spaces.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cartmeticup, 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 Cartmeticup, in the Shire Of Woodanilling local government area.
Detailed location data for Cartmeticup includes the postcode (6316), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Woodanilling), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Cartmeticup 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. |