Karloo, 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 Karloo, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Karloo |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Greater Geraldton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.80119 |
| Longitude | 114.64285 |
| Population | 575 |
| Density | 148.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 369 km north-northwest |
Karloo is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 575. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km², giving a population density of about 148.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 369 km north-northwest of Perth. Karloo is located at 28.8012°S, 114.6428°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6530. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Karloo lies under a sky that often stretches in an unbroken expanse of cerulean, a vast dome that seems to press down gently on the ochre earth. It lies 4.0 km south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 136°T), and is situated 2.3 km north-north-east of Wandina. The land here is not dramatic, no towering peaks or plunging valleys, but rather a subtle, patient unfolding of low rises and shallow depressions, a canvas painted in muted greens and dusty browns that shift with the seasons. The air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and something mineral, a breath from the ancient stones beneath. Sparse stands of hardy trees, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, punctuate the landscape, offering meagre shade to the occasional wandering sheep or the patient gaze of a lone crow. It is a place of quiet endurance, where the wind whispers secrets across the plains, and the light, when it catches the scattered quartz, can make the very ground appear to glitter.
The story of Karloo is one of hardy beginnings, a testament to the pioneers who carved a life from this unforgiving yet generous terrain. While not a hub of major industry, the local economy has long been tethered to the land, with sheep grazing and wheat farming forming the backbone of its sustenance. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life here, from the hopeful green shoots of spring to the golden bounty of harvest, a cycle that has shaped the character of the people and their connection to this place. Though no grand monuments mark its history, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency, born from generations of facing the elements, is Karloo's most enduring landmark.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karloo, 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 Karloo, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Karloo includes the postcode (6530), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Greater Geraldton), 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 Karloo 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. |