Cowalellup, 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 Cowalellup, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
| Locality | Cowalellup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gnowangerup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.07498 |
| Longitude | 118.59026 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 331.4 km² |
| Elevation | 296 m |
| Postcode | 6336 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 347 km southeast |
Cowalellup is a locality in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 331.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 296 m above sea level. It lies approximately 347 km southeast of Perth. Cowalellup is located at 34.0750°S, 118.5903°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6336. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cowalellup breathes the dry, expansive air of Western Australia's south-west, a place where the land rolls with a subtle, ochre-tinged grace. It lies 124.1 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 32°T), and is situated 56.2 km east-south-east of Gnowangerup. Here, the horizon stretches, unbroken save for the occasional cluster of hardy trees clinging to the landscape, their silhouettes stark against a sky that can shift from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of dusk with startling speed. The soil itself, a rich, red loam, speaks of ancient origins, and in the heat of the day, it releases a faint, earthy perfume that mingles with the scent of sun-baked eucalyptus. The character of Cowalellup is one of quiet resilience, a place where the vastness of the country seems to seep into the very bones of its inhabitants, fostering a pragmatic yet enduring spirit.
The story of Cowalellup is intrinsically tied to the fertile plains that surround it, a landscape that has long yielded its bounty to the determined hands of farmers and graziers. Wheat and barley have historically been the lifeblood of this region, their golden stalks a familiar sight stretching across the fields, whispering tales of seasons past and the enduring cycle of cultivation. While the primary economy remains rooted in agriculture, the broader Shire of Gnowangerup, of which Cowalellup is a part, also sees a steady presence of livestock, their bleating a gentle counterpoint to the rustle of the wind through the dry grasses. In this quiet corner of the state, the passage of time is marked not by grand monuments but by the slow, steady growth of crops and the enduring camaraderie of those who call Cowalellup home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cowalellup, 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 Cowalellup, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
Detailed location data for Cowalellup includes the postcode (6336), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gnowangerup), 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 Cowalellup 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. |