Holyoake, 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 Holyoake, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Holyoake |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.7032 |
| Longitude | 116.11689 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 47.8 km² |
| Elevation | 321 m |
| Postcode | 6213 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 87 km south-southeast |
Holyoake is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 47.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 321 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km south-southeast of Perth. Holyoake is located at 32.7032°S, 116.1169°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6213. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Holyoake rests on the cusp of the Darling Scarp, where the ochre earth begins its gentle, ancient rise towards the interior. It lies 41.4 km east-south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 5.0 km north-east of Dwellingup. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: hardy, low-lying scrubland gives way to scattered groves of jarrah and marri, their rough bark a testament to the dry, sun-drenched air. In the quiet of the afternoon, the air itself seems to hum with a low, persistent warmth, carrying the dry, resinous scent of the eucalypts. The terrain, though not dramatically mountainous, possesses a distinct upward sweep, a geological whisper of the forces that shaped this part of Western Australia, offering glimpses of distant, hazy plains through the dappled sunlight.
The story of Holyoake is one intertwined with the timber industry that once defined its existence, drawing sustenance from the very trees that still stand sentinel over its surrounds. For generations, the rhythmic thud of axes and the rumble of logging trucks were the pulse of this locality, shaping its character and economy. While that era has largely receded, the legacy of those hardy pioneers lingers, a quiet resilience evident in the enduring spirit of Holyoake. Today, the land around Holyoake continues to support a more diversified agricultural and pastoral presence, with grazing properties and smaller holdings contributing to the Shire of Murray's broader economic fabric. This locality, though modest in scale, holds a unique place, a quiet chapter in the ongoing narrative of Western Australia's development.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Holyoake, 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 Holyoake, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Holyoake includes the postcode (6213), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), 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 Holyoake 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. |