Kwolyin, 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 Kwolyin, in the Shire Of Bruce Rock local government area.
| Locality | Kwolyin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Bruce Rock |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.98626 |
| Longitude | 117.73359 |
| Population | 28 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 343.2 km² |
| Elevation | 283 m |
| Postcode | 6385 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 177 km east |
Kwolyin is a locality in the Shire Of Bruce Rock local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 28. The locality covers an area of 343.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 283 m above sea level. It lies approximately 177 km east of Perth. Kwolyin is located at 31.9863°S, 117.7336°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6385. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kwolyin rests in a landscape where the earth, a rich ochre, rolls out in broad, sun-kissed plains under a sky that often stretches from horizon to horizon in an unbroken, brilliant blue. It lies 164.3 km east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 40.5 km south of Kellerberrin. The character of this place is etched by the wind, which whispers through the sparse, hardy vegetation, carrying the scent of dry earth and the distant, faint sweetness of ripening crops. Scattered homesteads, their corrugated iron roofs gleaming dully, mark out a human presence against the vastness, each a small anchor in the immense quietude. The light here, particularly as the day begins to wane, takes on a golden hue, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the air with a palpable stillness that settles deep into the bones.
The story of Kwolyin is one of resilience, deeply tied to the cultivation of the wheatbelt. This was a land claimed by those who sought to coax sustenance from its soil, a pursuit that shaped the very rhythm of life and the sparse scattering of its settlements. The local economy has long been anchored by the golden bounty of wheat and barley, the grain silos standing as stoic monuments to the labour and hope invested in each harvest. While the railway once served as a vital artery, its diminished role now underscores the enduring spirit of the farmers and graziers who continue to work this land, their lives a quiet testament to the persistent cycles of planting and reaping, a continuity that defines the enduring character of Kwolyin.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kwolyin, 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 Kwolyin, in the Shire Of Bruce Rock local government area.
Detailed location data for Kwolyin includes the postcode (6385), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Bruce Rock), 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 Kwolyin 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. |