Holleton, 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 Holleton, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
| Locality | Holleton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Yilgarn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.97233 |
| Longitude | 119.2101 |
| Area | 392.7 km² |
| Elevation | 418 m |
| Postcode | 6426 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 316 km east |
Holleton is a locality in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 392.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 418 m above sea level. It lies approximately 316 km east of Perth. Holleton is located at 31.9723°S, 119.2101°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6426. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Holleton rests under a vast, almost impossibly blue sky, its character etched into the ochre earth and the hardy, saltbush-dotted plains. It lies 253.8 km west-south-west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 49.0 km north-north-east of Hyden. The land here is a study in subtle resilience, a gentle sweep of low rises and shallow valleys that seem to breathe with the slow exhalations of the wind. Sparse stands of mulga and salmon gum offer a skeletal grace against the horizon, their leaves a muted green that catches the light with a dusty shimmer. The air, when it carries a breeze, often has a dry, mineral tang, a whisper of the ancient geology beneath. During the long, sun-drenched days, the silence is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional call of a native bird, a sound that seems to amplify the immense quietude. As dusk approaches, the sky transforms into a canvas of soft lavenders and deep oranges, bathing the landscape in a light that feels both ancient and ephemeral.
The story of Holleton is one of quiet perseverance, tied intrinsically to the land’s capacity to yield sustenance. Historically, this region has been shaped by the pastoral ambitions of settlers who learned to coax a living from the often unforgiving terrain, their efforts a testament to human tenacity. Today, sheep grazing remains a significant thread in the local economy, the wool a silent export that travels far beyond these horizons. While not a hub of heavy industry, Holleton possesses a distinct character derived from its agricultural roots and the independent spirit of its inhabitants. Life here moves at a measured pace, dictated more by the turning seasons and the needs of the land than by the relentless urgency of larger centres. There is a sense of shared experience, a quiet understanding that binds those who call this particular corner of the Yilgarn home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Holleton, 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 Holleton, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
Detailed location data for Holleton includes the postcode (6426), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Yilgarn), 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 Holleton 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. |