Kenmare, 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 Kenmare, in the Shire Of Woodanilling local government area.
| Locality | Kenmare |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Woodanilling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.57504 |
| Longitude | 117.19145 |
| Area | 209.1 km² |
| Postcode | 6316 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 219 km southeast |
Kenmare is a locality in the Shire Of Woodanilling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 209.1 km². It lies approximately 219 km southeast of Perth. Kenmare is located at 33.5750°S, 117.1915°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6316. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kenmare rests in a landscape of gentle slopes, where the ochre earth bleeds into the pale green of hardy grasses. It lies 147.1 km east-south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 28.4 km north of Kojonup. The air, particularly in the quiet hours of late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and sun-baked soil, a perfume unique to this corner of the Wheatbelt. Here, the land unfolds in broad, sweeping vistas, punctuated by the occasional weathered fence line and the stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees, their branches etched against a sky that often shifts from brilliant azure to bruised lavender as the day draws to a close. The character of Kenmare is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements dictate the pace and the vastness of the sky imbues a sense of enduring patience.
The history of Kenmare is intrinsically tied to the cultivation of the land, a story told in the rich, dark soil that yields its bounty to determined hands. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, carved out a life here, their efforts reflected in the enduring farms that still form the backbone of the local economy. Though the primary focus remains on broadacre cropping, the subtle hum of machinery during harvest season is the most prominent sound, a testament to the enduring cycles of growth and yield. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Kenmare; its distinction lies in its unassuming authenticity, its quietude a gentle embrace for those who understand the profound beauty of a landscape shaped by both nature and human endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kenmare, 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 Kenmare, in the Shire Of Woodanilling local government area.
Detailed location data for Kenmare includes the postcode (6316), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Woodanilling), 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 Kenmare 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. |