Jackitup, 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 Jackitup, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
| Locality | Jackitup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gnowangerup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.88487 |
| Longitude | 118.12166 |
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 433.6 km² |
| Elevation | 283 m |
| Postcode | 6335 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 301 km southeast |
Jackitup is a locality in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 60. The locality covers an area of 433.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 283 m above sea level. It lies approximately 301 km southeast of Perth. Jackitup is located at 33.8849°S, 118.1217°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6335. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Jackitup lies in a broad, sweeping expanse of country where the pale, ochre earth stretches towards a horizon that seems to hold its breath. It lies 129.0 km north of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 12.2 km east-north-east of Gnowangerup. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, dominated by the muted greens of hardy scrub and the pale gold of dry grasses that rustle with a whisper of the prevailing westerly winds. Scattered stands of eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer sparse shade, their leaves catching the light with a silvered sheen. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers that bloom in the wake of infrequent rains. A quiet stillness often settles over Jackitup, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low rumble of a ute traversing a dusty track.
The story of Jackitup is one etched in the soil, a narrative of resilience tied to the land and the rhythms of agriculture. For generations, this region has been shaped by the tenacious spirit of those who coaxed sustenance from its sometimes unforgiving terrain, primarily through sheep farming and the cultivation of grain. The economy here is deeply rooted in these pastoral traditions, with the annual cycle of shearing and harvest dictating the pulse of daily life. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the history of Jackitup is present in the weathered homesteads and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents. The vastness of the surrounding paddocks, punctuated by the occasional glint of a distant farmhouse roof, speaks of a life lived in close communion with the elements, a quiet strength found in the enduring connection to this particular corner of the Western Australian wheatbelt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jackitup, 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 Jackitup, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
Detailed location data for Jackitup includes the postcode (6335), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gnowangerup), 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 Jackitup 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. |