Hopetoun, 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 Hopetoun, in the Shire Of Ravensthorpe local government area.
| Locality | Hopetoun |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Ravensthorpe |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86028 |
| Longitude | 120.09173 |
| Population | 801 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 539.8 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6348 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 448 km east-southeast |
Hopetoun is a locality in the Shire Of Ravensthorpe local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 801. The locality covers an area of 539.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 448 km east-southeast of Perth. Hopetoun is located at 33.8603°S, 120.0917°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6348. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Hopetoun rests on the edge of the Fitzgerald River National Park, a place where the ochre earth meets the restless blue of the Southern Ocean. It lies 240.5 km east-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 43.7 km south of Ravensthorpe. The landscape here is a study in resilient beauty, a mosaic of coastal heath, rugged granite outcrops, and winding creek beds that occasionally spill into the sea. The air, carrying the faint tang of salt, often hums with the buzz of unseen insects and the distant cry of seabirds, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. Even the hardy wildflowers, in their fleeting bloom, seem to possess a stubborn, vivid spirit against the stark, windswept terrain.
This coastal strip, long a haven for its natural wonders, found its modern identity in the promise of agricultural expansion and later, the discovery of mineral sands. The town of Hopetoun itself grew from humble beginnings, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought a livelihood from this often unforgiving coast. Today, while farming and mining continue to shape the local economy, a growing appreciation for the Fitzgerald River National Park, renowned for its unique flora and fauna, draws a different kind of visitor. The rhythm of Hopetoun is dictated by the seasons and the ebb and flow of its industries, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for quiet observation of the land and its enduring character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hopetoun, 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 Hopetoun, in the Shire Of Ravensthorpe local government area.
Detailed location data for Hopetoun includes the postcode (6348), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Ravensthorpe), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Hopetoun 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. |