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| Locality | Hyden |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Kondinin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.4013 |
| Longitude | 119.09225 |
| Population | 409 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 2024.5 km² |
| Elevation | 324 m |
| Postcode | 6359 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 308 km east |
Hyden is a locality in the Shire Of Kondinin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 409. The locality covers an area of 2024.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 324 m above sea level. It lies approximately 308 km east of Perth. Hyden is located at 32.4013°S, 119.0923°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6359. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Hyden rests within a landscape of broad horizons and resilient earth. It lies 290.4 km south-west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 230°T), and is situated 40.1 km east of Karlgarin. The land around Hyden is a study in subtle ochres and muted greens, a vast canvas painted with the colours of wheatbelt Australia. Gentle slopes, barely perceptible, guide the eye towards the distant, hazy blue line of the horizon, where the sky seems to meet the land in an embrace of perpetual light. The air here, especially in the quiet hours of late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the soil, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place, where the immense sky presses down, creating a profound sense of space and stillness.
Hyden's story is deeply intertwined with the golden bounty of the surrounding wheat and sheep farms. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates life, where the planting and harvesting of grain have shaped its character for generations. The local economy, built on the sturdy foundations of agriculture, hums with a quiet industry, the grain silos standing as silent sentinels against the vast sky, symbols of the land’s generous, if demanding, spirit. Nearby, Wave Rock, a colossal granite outcrop sculpted by millennia of wind and rain, draws travellers from afar, a natural wonder that speaks of the raw, elemental power of the Western Australian landscape. The presence of this iconic landmark imbues Hyden with a unique allure, a focal point for visitors seeking to connect with the ancient geological artistry of the region.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Hyden, 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 Hyden, in the Shire Of Kondinin local government area.
Detailed location data for Hyden includes the postcode (6359), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Kondinin), 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 Hyden 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. |