Eaton, 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 Eaton, in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area.
| Locality | Eaton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dardanup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.30863 |
| Longitude | 115.72465 |
| Population | 8,166 |
| Density | 1264.1 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 6232 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 152 km south |
Eaton is a locality in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,166. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 1264.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 152 km south of Perth. Eaton is located at 33.3086°S, 115.7246°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6232. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Eaton rests in a landscape where the rich, dark soils of the Ferguson Valley begin to yield to the coastal plain. It lies 8.3 km east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 2.9 km south of Australind. Gentle slopes, cloaked in verdant pasture and the deep green of mature trees, define the immediate surroundings, with the distant, hazy outlines of the Darling Scarp forming a formidable backdrop. The air here carries a particular softness, a blend of the earth's damp breath and the faint, salty tang that drifts inland from the Indian Ocean. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, has a way of lingering, painting the fields in hues of ochre and gold, and illuminating the quiet industry of the area.
The history of Eaton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings. This was once a land shaped by the toil of farmers and graziers, whose efforts transformed the fertile earth into productive paddies of grain and pasture for livestock. The local economy still draws heavily from this heritage, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, though the nearby services and amenities of Bunbury have also shaped the character of Eaton, offering a blend of rural tranquility and accessible convenience. It’s a place where the legacy of the land is still palpable, evident in the enduring agricultural practices and the quiet hum of daily life that flows through its streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eaton, 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 Eaton, in the Shire Of Dardanup local government area.
Detailed location data for Eaton includes the postcode (6232), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dardanup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Eaton 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. |