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| Locality | Coolcalalaya |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northampton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.62951 |
| Longitude | 115.09674 |
| Area | 3102.8 km² |
| Postcode | 6532 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 486 km north |
Coolcalalaya is a locality in the Shire Of Northampton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 3102.8 km². It lies approximately 486 km north of Perth. Coolcalalaya is located at 27.6295°S, 115.0967°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6532. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Coolcalalaya unfolds across a landscape of ochre earth and low-lying scrub, where the air carries a dry, mineral tang. It lies 135.9 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 47.1 km north-east of Ajana. The terrain here is gently undulating, softened by time and the persistent, whispering winds that sculpt the hardy spinifex and saltbush into low, resilient hummocks. The sky above is a vast, unblemished dome, often a startlingly pure blue, only occasionally broken by the wispy calligraphy of high-altitude clouds. In the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a warm, honeyed light across the land, deepening the shadows and lending an almost ethereal glow to the muted greens and browns of the vegetation. The silence, when it falls, is profound, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures or the distant cry of a bird of prey.
The history of Coolcalalaya is etched into its very being, a narrative of hardy pioneers who sought sustenance from this challenging environment. For generations, the land has supported sheep grazing, the wool a testament to the resilience of both animal and shepherd, a quiet, persistent industry that defines the rhythm of life here. While not a centre of bustling trade, Coolcalalaya’s existence is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to call this sparsely populated region home. The occasional visitor, a traveller drawn by the sheer scale of the country or the promise of an unvarnished Australian experience, will find a place that wears its history with a quiet dignity, a landscape that demands respect and offers a profound sense of peace in return.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Coolcalalaya, Western Australia. 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 Coolcalalaya, in the Shire Of Northampton local government area.
Detailed location data for Coolcalalaya includes the postcode (6532), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northampton), 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 Coolcalalaya is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |