Dandaragan, 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 Dandaragan, in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area.
| Locality | Dandaragan |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dandaragan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.61555 |
| Longitude | 115.74158 |
| Population | 337 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 974.3 km² |
| Elevation | 182 m |
| Postcode | 6507 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 149 km north |
Dandaragan is a locality in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 337. The locality covers an area of 974.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 149 km north of Perth. Dandaragan is located at 30.6155°S, 115.7416°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6507. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dandaragan lies upon land that rolls with the gentle incline of ancient earth, a landscape painted in muted ochres and sun-bleached greens. It lies 130.0 km north of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 23.9 km west of Moora. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of eucalyptus and the distant, earthy perfume of turned soil, particularly potent after a rare summer shower. Vast paddocks, defined by weathered wire fences, stretch towards horizons that seem to hold their breath under the immense, pale blue sky. Scattered stands of salmon gums and wandoo trees offer stoic shade, their pale bark catching the light in a way that softens the starkness of the open country. The character of Dandaragan is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the silence is often broken only by the whisper of wind through dry grass or the call of a passing bird.
The history of Dandaragan is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this country for generations, a legacy of wheat and sheep farming that continues to form the backbone of its local economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, carved their lives into this terrain, their efforts evident in the enduring farmsteads and the patchwork of cultivation. The landscape itself, while seemingly unchanging, bears the subtle marks of this human endeavour, a testament to the hard work and perseverance of those who came before. Today, while farming remains central, the wider Shire of Dandaragan embraces a diverse economy, with tourism beginning to find its footing, drawn by the natural beauty of nearby national parks and the allure of a simpler, more grounded existence. The very essence of Dandaragan is a quiet unfolding, a story written in the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dandaragan, 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 Dandaragan, in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area.
Detailed location data for Dandaragan includes the postcode (6507), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dandaragan), 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 Dandaragan 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. |