Jelcobine, 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 Jelcobine, in the Shire Of Brookton local government area.
| Locality | Jelcobine |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Brookton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.40458 |
| Longitude | 116.72818 |
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 521.2 km² |
| Elevation | 333 m |
| Postcode | 6306 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 96 km east-southeast |
Jelcobine is a locality in the Shire Of Brookton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 162. The locality covers an area of 521.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 333 m above sea level. It lies approximately 96 km east-southeast of Perth. Jelcobine is located at 32.4046°S, 116.7282°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6306. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Jelcobine lies under a vast, pale sky, a scatter of earth and buildings embracing the gentle curve of the land. It lies 77.5 km east-south-east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 117°T), and is situated 27.9 km west of Brookton. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, where the rich, ochre soils of the wheatbelt give way to a more forgiving, sandy loam, hinting at the ancient geological bones beneath. Patches of hardy native scrub, a resilient tapestry of muted greens and browns, cling to the edges of the cleared paddocks, their branches often bent by the prevailing winds that carry the scent of dry grass and distant rain. In the late afternoon, the light softens, painting the stubble fields in hues of burnished gold and casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen across the landscape, imbuing the quiet expanse with a contemplative stillness.
The story of Jelcobine is intimately tied to the grain that has for generations defined the sustenance and prosperity of this region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, carved out their livelihoods from the bush, their efforts now echoed in the enduring presence of weathered farmhouses and the steady hum of agricultural machinery. The local economy, though modest, remains anchored in the cultivation of wheat and other grains, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the soil. While Jelcobine may not boast grand monuments, its character is shaped by the quiet resilience of its inhabitants and the unpretentious beauty of its agricultural heartland, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jelcobine, 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 Jelcobine, in the Shire Of Brookton local government area.
Detailed location data for Jelcobine includes the postcode (6306), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Brookton), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Jelcobine 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. |