Gledhow, 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 Gledhow, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Gledhow |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00839 |
| Longitude | 117.82812 |
| Population | 940 |
| Density | 143.1 /km² |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 386 km south-southeast |
Gledhow is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 940. The locality covers an area of 6.6 km², giving a population density of about 143.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 386 km south-southeast of Perth. Gledhow is located at 35.0084°S, 117.8281°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gledhow lies cradled by a gentle sweep of undulating land, where the ochre-rich soil offers a warm embrace to hardy native grasses and the occasional stoic gum tree. It lies 5.6 km west-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 6.5 km west of Spencer Park. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vast, ancient landscapes that stretch towards the horizon. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills over the low hills in molten gold, softening the edges of the terrain and lending a dreamlike quality to the scattered farmsteads. The very silence of Gledhow is a palpable thing, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low hum of a passing vehicle on the gravel roads that thread through the paddocks.
This is country that has seen generations of toil, its economy historically tethered to the cycles of sheep grazing and wheat cultivation, a tradition that continues to shape its character. The land around Gledhow is a testament to this enduring agricultural spirit, with fenced fields stretching out like patchwork quilts under the wide, clear sky. While the big agricultural operations still hold sway, a growing number of smaller holdings are exploring niche markets, adding a subtle diversification to the local flavour. The history of Gledhow is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered timber of old shearing sheds and the stoic resilience of the families who have worked this earth, a quiet legacy passed down through the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gledhow, 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 Gledhow, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Gledhow includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Gledhow 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. |