Koolyanobbing, 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 Koolyanobbing, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
| Locality | Koolyanobbing |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Yilgarn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.84897 |
| Longitude | 119.57813 |
| Population | 365 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 527.5 km² |
| Elevation | 343 m |
| Postcode | 6427 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 374 km east-northeast |
Koolyanobbing is a locality in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 365. The locality covers an area of 527.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 343 m above sea level. It lies approximately 374 km east-northeast of Perth. Koolyanobbing is located at 30.8490°S, 119.5781°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6427. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Koolyanobbing rests beneath a sky that seems to stretch further than the eye can follow, a vast, unbroken canvas of cerulean that can shift to bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips below the horizon. It lies 181.0 km west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 266°T), and is situated 50.7 km north-north-east of Southern Cross. The land here is a study in ochre and rust, the iron-rich soils bleeding into the sparse, resilient vegetation. Spinifex, tough and wiry, carpets the low, rolling hills, interspersed with the skeletal forms of acacia and the occasional hardy eucalypt, their leaves catching the dry air with a papery whisper. The silence is profound, broken only by the wind's passage and the distant, almost mournful cry of a bird. It is a landscape that feels ancient, unhurried, and utterly exposed to the elements, where the sheer scale of the country can humble the most determined traveller.
The story of Koolyanobbing is deeply entwined with the earth itself, a narrative of extraction and resilience. For generations, this country has yielded its mineral wealth, a constant hum of industry underpinning the quietude of the surrounding terrain. The economy here is inextricably linked to the relentless pursuit of iron ore, a vital artery pumping lifeblood into the region. This has shaped the character of Koolyanobbing, fostering a pragmatic, no-nonsense spirit amongst its inhabitants, a people accustomed to the demands of the land and the rhythms of the mine. While the vastness of the landscape speaks of an older, timeless existence, the presence of the mining operations is a constant reminder of the enduring human endeavour that has found its footing in this rugged corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koolyanobbing, 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 Koolyanobbing, in the Shire Of Yilgarn local government area.
Detailed location data for Koolyanobbing includes the postcode (6427), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Yilgarn), 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 Koolyanobbing 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. |