Guilderton, 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 Guilderton, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Guilderton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.33759 |
| Longitude | 115.50816 |
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 22.9 /km² |
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 6041 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 76 km north-northwest |
Guilderton is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 197. The locality covers an area of 8.6 km², giving a population density of about 22.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km north-northwest of Perth. Guilderton is located at 31.3376°S, 115.5082°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6041. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Guilderton breathes with the scent of salt spray carried on the warm western breeze, a place where the Moore River spills its freshwater bounty into the vast Indian Ocean. It lies 64.7 km north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 5.2 km south of Gabbadah. The landscape here is a gentle confluence: broad, sandy beaches stretch north and south, meeting the low coastal scrub and the occasional stand of hardy paperbark trees that line the riverbanks. The river itself is a languid ribbon, its dark, tea-coloured waters winding through sandy flats and dense bushland, offering a stark contrast to the dazzling white of the surf. The light at dusk here is a particular gift, a soft, burnished gold that seems to settle over the dunes and the water, lending a quiet magic to the end of the day.
Historically, Guilderton has been shaped by the ebb and flow of the river and the sea, a place that has drawn travellers and settlers seeking its natural beauty. Early development was tied to the river's potential for recreation and its role as a stopping point, a quiet harbour for those navigating the coast. The local economy, though modest, finds its pulse in tourism, the allure of its beaches and the tranquil river attracting visitors seeking respite. Fishing remains a quiet pursuit, a tradition passed down through generations, while the nearby agricultural lands of the broader Shire contribute to the regional character, their golden paddocks a distant echo of the vibrant green that flourishes along the river's edge after good rains. Guilderton holds a simple charm, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Guilderton, 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 Guilderton, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Guilderton includes the postcode (6041), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), 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 Guilderton 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. |