Dartmoor, 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 Dartmoor, in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area.
| Locality | Dartmoor |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Chapman Valley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.99598 |
| Longitude | 115.18923 |
| Area | 557.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6532 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 444 km north |
Dartmoor is a locality in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 557.9 km². It lies approximately 444 km north of Perth. Dartmoor is located at 27.9960°S, 115.1892°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6532. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Dartmoor sprawls across a landscape softened by time, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often burns with a fierce, unblinking blue. It lies 103.3 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 33°T), and is situated 68.0 km north-east of Northampton. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rolling that hints at ancient geological processes rather than dramatic upheavals. Patches of hardy scrub, a muted green against the pervasive red, cling to the land, punctuated by the occasional stoic gum tree, its bark peeling in papery curls. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty warmth, a constant reminder of the sun’s patient dominion. Even the silence feels textured, composed of the whisper of wind through dry grasses and the distant bleat of sheep.
Historically, this corner of the Chapman Valley has been shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought to coax a living from its soil. The early days were marked by the arduous work of clearing land and establishing farms, a legacy that still defines the local economy through sheep grazing and the cultivation of grains. The colour of the earth, a rich, iron-laden red, speaks of a mineral wealth that has also, at various times, drawn prospectors and miners to the region, leaving behind faint scars on the land and stories whispered in the breeze. While not a place of grand landmarks, Dartmoor’s character is etched in the quiet resilience of its people and the understated beauty of its enduring, sun-drenched plains.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Dartmoor, 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 Dartmoor, in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area.
Detailed location data for Dartmoor includes the postcode (6532), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Chapman Valley), 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 Dartmoor 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. |