Gnowellen, 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 Gnowellen, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Gnowellen |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.38069 |
| Longitude | 118.54091 |
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 362.2 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 6328 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 368 km southeast |
Gnowellen is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 27. The locality covers an area of 362.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 368 km southeast of Perth. Gnowellen is located at 34.3807°S, 118.5409°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6328. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Gnowellen rests on the undulating coastal plain, a landscape sculpted by the ancient granite outcrops that punctuate its rolling hills. It lies 93.7 km north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 75.6 km north-east of Kalgan. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the distant tang of salt, a constant reminder of the Indian Ocean’s proximity, though its blue expanse is not immediately visible. Fields of golden wheat, ripening under the generous southern sun, stretch towards a horizon softened by the hazy light of afternoon. The earth itself, a rich ochre, cracks in the dry season, a testament to the land’s enduring resilience. Sheep, like scattered white stones, dot the paddocks, their quiet presence a gentle punctuation to the vastness.
The story of Gnowellen is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it, a history rooted in the dreams of early settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture. For generations, the cultivation of wheat and wool has formed the backbone of the local economy, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest that has shaped the lives of its inhabitants. While the broader Albany region boasts a rich maritime heritage and a growing wine industry, Gnowellen maintains its distinct agricultural character, a quiet anchor in the regional tapestry. Evenings here can be particularly still, the fading light casting long shadows across the land, a time when the enduring spirit of this place seems most palpable.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gnowellen, 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 Gnowellen, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Gnowellen includes the postcode (6328), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Gnowellen 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. |