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| Locality | Horrocks |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northampton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.37849 |
| Longitude | 114.43077 |
| Population | 169 |
| Density | 122.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6535 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 420 km north-northwest |
Horrocks is a locality in the Shire Of Northampton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 169. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 122.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 420 km north-northwest of Perth. Horrocks is located at 28.3785°S, 114.4308°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6535. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Horrocks exists as a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to breathe, a gentle expanse of muted ochre soils stretching towards a horizon that often wears the soft, bruised colours of a coming dusk. It lies 47.7 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 19.2 km west of Northampton. Here, the sky is a vast canvas, sometimes a pale, washed-out blue, at other times a dramatic theatre of swirling clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the low-lying scrub and scattered hardy trees. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a mingling of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of native wildflowers that dot the landscape in their season. The rhythm of life in Horrocks is measured by the slow turning of the sun and the whisper of the wind, a steady, unassuming presence in this corner of the country.
The story of Horrocks is one deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, its early days marked by hardy pioneers who coaxed a living from this often-challenging terrain. While the area has seen its share of agricultural endeavour, with sheep grazing on the open country contributing to the local economy, the true character of Horrocks is more subtle, a quiet resilience rather than grand pronouncements. There are no booming industries here, no bustling harbours or world-renowned institutions, but rather a steadfast continuation of a way of life that values hard work and the enduring beauty of the land. The local store, a central hub for the scattered residents, is more than just a place of commerce; it is a gathering point, a silent witness to the unfolding, unhurried days of Horrocks.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Horrocks, Western Australia. 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 Horrocks, in the Shire Of Northampton local government area.
Detailed location data for Horrocks includes the postcode (6535), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northampton), 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 Horrocks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |