Katanning, 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 Katanning, in the Shire Of Katanning local government area.
| Locality | Katanning |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Katanning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.68385 |
| Longitude | 117.57901 |
| Population | 3,655 |
| Density | 26.8 /km² |
| Area | 136.3 km² |
| Elevation | 309 m |
| Postcode | 6317 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 251 km southeast |
Katanning is a locality in the Shire Of Katanning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,655. The locality covers an area of 136.3 km², giving a population density of about 26.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 309 m above sea level. It lies approximately 251 km southeast of Perth. Katanning is located at 33.6838°S, 117.5790°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6317. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Katanning rests on the rolling plains of Western Australia's Great Southern region, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a boundless canvas of ever-shifting blues and greys. It lies 152.1 km north of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 349°T), and is situated 41.7 km east-north-east of Kojonup. The land here is a patchwork quilt of agricultural holdings, punctuated by stands of hardy eucalypts and the occasional whispering sheoak, their feathery foliage catching the dry, warm breezes. The air itself carries a subtle scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild flowers that bloom in resilient bursts after the infrequent rains. In the early morning, a soft, pearly light spills across the landscape, softening the edges of the fields and lending a gentle luminescence to the weathered farmhouses and shearing sheds that dot the horizon. As dusk descends, the sky ignites in a breathtaking display of fiery oranges and deep purples, a silent, spectacular farewell to the day.
The story of Katanning is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land, its fortunes shaped by the cycles of farming and grazing that have sustained it for generations. Established as a centre for agriculture, it became a vital hub for the collection and export of wool and grain, the imposing silos standing as silent sentinels to this enduring legacy. The Great Southern Railway, a lifeline connecting the region to the wider world, played a pivotal role in its growth, its tracks a silver thread weaving through the countryside. Today, Katanning continues to be a focal point for its surrounding districts, a place where the local economy remains firmly rooted in its pastoral heritage, with a growing diversification into other industries. The town itself possesses a quiet character, a steady pace of life that allows for genuine connection and a deep appreciation for the enduring spirit of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Katanning, 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 Katanning, in the Shire Of Katanning local government area.
Detailed location data for Katanning includes the postcode (6317), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Katanning), 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 Katanning 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. |