Hester Brook, 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 Hester Brook, in the Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area.
| Locality | Hester Brook |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.93787 |
| Longitude | 116.08512 |
| Population | 99 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 51.9 km² |
| Elevation | 211 m |
| Postcode | 6255 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 222 km south |
Hester Brook is a locality in the Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 99. The locality covers an area of 51.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 211 m above sea level. It lies approximately 222 km south of Perth. Hester Brook is located at 33.9379°S, 116.0851°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hester Brook lies cradled by the rolling, verdant hills of the southwestern corner of Western Australia. It lies 75.1 km east-south-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 4.4 km west-north-west of Bridgetown. The land here is a patchwork quilt of rich, red earth, softened by swathes of emerald pasture and interspersed with stands of mature jarrah and marri trees, their rough bark catching the afternoon sun in warm, textured patterns. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the subtle perfume of wildflowers that bloom in season, a quiet testament to the region’s fertile embrace. The gentle slopes of the terrain guide the eye across the landscape, hinting at the slow, patient work of water over time, shaping shallow valleys and defining the subtle contours of the country.
The history of Hester Brook is deeply entwined with the pioneering spirit of early settlers who were drawn to the area’s promise of agricultural bounty. For generations, this land has sustained families through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the ebb and flow of local life. While the agricultural heritage remains a cornerstone, the broader Bridgetown-Greenbushes region has also seen the quiet emergence of viticulture, with vineyards beginning to dot the landscape, adding a new layer to the economic tapestry. The nearby Blackwood River, a vital artery of the district, offers opportunities for recreation and adds to the area's natural allure, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that have shaped this enduring corner of the Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hester Brook, 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 Hester Brook, in the Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes local government area.
Detailed location data for Hester Brook includes the postcode (6255), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Bridgetown-Greenbushes), 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 Hester Brook 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. |