Goomalling, 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 Goomalling, in the Shire Of Goomalling local government area.
| Locality | Goomalling |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Goomalling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.29721 |
| Longitude | 116.83918 |
| Population | 552 |
| Density | 12.2 /km² |
| Area | 45.2 km² |
| Elevation | 251 m |
| Postcode | 6460 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 118 km northeast |
Goomalling is a locality in the Shire Of Goomalling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 552. The locality covers an area of 45.2 km², giving a population density of about 12.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 251 m above sea level. It lies approximately 118 km northeast of Perth. Goomalling is located at 31.2972°S, 116.8392°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Goomalling rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the ochre earth, baked a rich terracotta under the relentless Western Australian sun, rolls out towards a horizon softened by the hazy blue of distant bushland. It lies 97.9 km east-north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 42.9 km north-north-east of Northam. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of eucalyptus and the subtle sweetness of ripening wheat, a fragrance that settles on the skin like a fine dust. Vast paddocks, stitched together with sparse lines of fence, stretch in every direction, their colours shifting with the seasons – from the vibrant green of new growth to the pale gold of harvest. The sky above is an immense, arching canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily across its expanse, casting fleeting shadows over the landscape. The character of Goomalling is etched in the stoic resilience of its land, a place where life is lived in generous, open spaces.
The history of Goomalling is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of the Wheatbelt, a story of pioneering spirit etched into the very soil. For generations, farmers have coaxed sustenance from this land, their livelihoods bound to the cycles of rainfall and the bounty of the grain harvest, the silent silos standing as monuments to their enduring efforts. The local economy, once primarily focused on wheat and sheep, has adapted, with a continuing reliance on primary production, though diversification is a quiet hum beneath the surface. A notable feature of Goomalling is the presence of the historic railway, a lifeline that once brought prosperity and connection to this remote settlement, its old station a tangible link to a bygone era. The light here, particularly as evening descends, casts a golden hue over the scattered buildings and the surrounding fields, a quiet beauty that speaks of persistence and a deep connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goomalling, 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 Goomalling, in the Shire Of Goomalling local government area.
Detailed location data for Goomalling includes the postcode (6460), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Goomalling), 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 Goomalling 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. |