Durawah, 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 Durawah, in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area.
| Locality | Durawah |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Chapman Valley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.57836 |
| Longitude | 114.9449 |
| Area | 140.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6532 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 385 km north-northwest |
Durawah is a locality in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 140.9 km². It lies approximately 385 km north-northwest of Perth. Durawah is located at 28.5784°S, 114.9449°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6532. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Durawah lies on the cusp of a land that remembers the sea, its horizon a gentle swell of ochre earth giving way to the distant, hazy blue of the Indian Ocean. It lies 39.0 km north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 40.5 km north-east of Wandina. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle perfume of hardy native shrubs that cling to the undulating terrain. Wide, open skies dominate, painted with the searing white of midday sun or the bruised purples and oranges of a spectacular sunset, the light softening the edges of the sparse vegetation and casting long shadows across the scattered homesteads. The landscape is one of patient endurance, where the land itself seems to breathe in slow, measured cycles of heat and occasional, life-giving rain.
The story of Durawah is written in the wheat and wool that have sustained this country for generations, a testament to the pioneering spirit that carved livelihoods from this sometimes unforgiving earth. The surrounding paddocks, vast swathes of golden grain ripening under the relentless sun, speak of a robust agricultural heritage, a tradition that continues to shape the local economy. While the focus has long been on farming, the proximity to the coast whispers of a different, older connection, a reminder of the Chapman River's winding journey towards the sea, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for early settlers. Travellers passing through Durawah will notice the quiet hum of a place that values its connections to the land and the enduring strength of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Durawah, 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 Durawah, in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area.
Detailed location data for Durawah includes the postcode (6532), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Chapman Valley), 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 Durawah 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. |