Latham, 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 Latham, in the Shire Of Perenjori local government area.
| Locality | Latham |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Perenjori |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.75436 |
| Longitude | 116.48534 |
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 662.4 km² |
| Elevation | 290 m |
| Postcode | 6616 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 251 km north-northeast |
Latham is a locality in the Shire Of Perenjori local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 59. The locality covers an area of 662.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 290 m above sea level. It lies approximately 251 km north-northeast of Perth. Latham is located at 29.7544°S, 116.4853°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6616. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Latham lies under a sky that stretches with an uncommon breadth, a canvas of pale blue brushed with the faintest wisps of cloud. It lies 211.6 km east-south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 121°T), and is situated 57.5 km north-north-west of Dalwallinu. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a subtle palette painted by the sun and the dry air that often carries the scent of warm earth. Low, scrubby vegetation, hardy and resilient, clings to the gently rolling terrain, punctuated by the occasional hardy acacia or the stark silhouette of a lone, wind-battered eucalypt. The silence is a palpable thing, broken only by the whisper of the breeze or the distant call of a bird, a quietude that seems to settle deep into the bones of the place.
The story of Latham is one of endurance, a testament to the pioneers who carved a life from this expansive country, primarily through the cultivation of wheat and sheep. The local economy, still intrinsically tied to the land, sees the rhythm of the seasons dictate the pulse of daily life, from the sowing of crops to the shearing of wool. Remnants of a past era, perhaps a weathered fence line or the ghost of a forgotten track, hint at the generations who have worked this soil, their efforts contributing to the quiet prosperity of the region. While not a place of grand landmarks, the true distinction of Latham lies in its steadfast character, its ability to hold its own against the vastness of the Western Australian landscape, a steadfast presence in the heart of the wheatbelt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Latham, 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 Latham, in the Shire Of Perenjori local government area.
Detailed location data for Latham includes the postcode (6616), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Perenjori), 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 Latham 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. |