Jilakin, 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 Jilakin, in the Shire Of Kulin local government area.
| Locality | Jilakin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Kulin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.70305 |
| Longitude | 118.42979 |
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 589.4 km² |
| Elevation | 283 m |
| Postcode | 6365 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 256 km east-southeast |
Jilakin is a locality in the Shire Of Kulin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 50. The locality covers an area of 589.4 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 256 km east-southeast of Perth. Jilakin is located at 32.7030°S, 118.4298°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6365. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Jilakin lies cradled by the broad, sun-drenched plains of Western Australia's Wheatbelt, a landscape sculpted by vast skies and the patient work of generations. It lies 238.7 km east-south-east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 107°T), and is situated 43.5 km north of Lake Grace. Here, the earth rolls out in swathes of ochre and muted green, broken by the darker punctuation of eucalyptus stands and the occasional glint of saltbush. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle perfume of native flora, and the horizon seems to stretch into an infinite, hazy blue. The terrain is gently undulating, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the underlying geology, and the immense, silent sky dominates everything, its colours shifting from pale cerulean to fiery orange as the day draws to a close.
The story of Jilakin is intrinsically tied to the rich, dark soils that have sustained its agricultural enterprise for over a century. Wheat and barley are the lifeblood of this region, their golden heads a familiar sight in the summer months, destined for the distant ports. The local economy, while primarily agricultural, also reflects the resourcefulness of its inhabitants, with a quiet network of small businesses serving the needs of the farming families and the occasional traveller. The heritage of Jilakin is one of resilience and adaptation, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make their home in this fertile but often unforgiving land, their lives unfolding at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jilakin, 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 Jilakin, in the Shire Of Kulin local government area.
Detailed location data for Jilakin includes the postcode (6365), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Kulin), 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 Jilakin 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. |