Karroun Hill, 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 Karroun Hill, in the Shire Of Mount Marshall local government area.
| Locality | Karroun Hill |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mount Marshall |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.92557 |
| Longitude | 118.25393 |
| Area | 2814.1 km² |
| Postcode | 6472 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 321 km northeast |
Karroun Hill is a locality in the Shire Of Mount Marshall local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2814.1 km². It lies approximately 321 km northeast of Perth. Karroun Hill is located at 29.9256°S, 118.2539°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6472. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Karroun Hill rises as a quiet sentinel in the vast, sun-baked expanse of Western Australia's Wheatbelt. It lies 299.4 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 68.1 km north-north-east of Beacon. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle swell of ochre earth that stretches towards horizons often blurred by heat haze. Patches of hardy scrub, resilient eucalypts with their silvery-green foliage, and the occasional scattering of granite outcrops mark the terrain, speaking of an ancient, enduring geology. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of dust and the faint, sweet perfume of wild herbs crushed underfoot. The silence is profound, punctuated only by the rustle of wind through dry grass or the distant call of a bird of prey circling high above.
The story of Karroun Hill is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative etched into the very character of the land. Early pastoralists, drawn by the promise of grazing country, were the first to leave their mark, their efforts shaping the broad paddocks that now define the region. Later, the cultivation of wheat became the lifeblood of Karroun Hill, the golden grain a familiar sight during harvest season, its scent a sweet, earthy perfume that hangs heavy in the air. The local economy, though modest, is deeply tied to the land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make this place their home. While no grand monuments mark its history, the quiet dignity of its weathered farmhouses and the stoic character of its people tell a story of perseverance, a subtle beauty found in the enduring connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karroun Hill, 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 Karroun Hill, in the Shire Of Mount Marshall local government area.
Detailed location data for Karroun Hill includes the postcode (6472), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mount Marshall), 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 Karroun Hill 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. |