Meelon, 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 Meelon, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Meelon |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.72518 |
| Longitude | 115.93591 |
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 93.4 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 6208 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 86 km south |
Meelon is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 187. The locality covers an area of 93.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 86 km south of Perth. Meelon is located at 32.7252°S, 115.9359°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6208. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Meelon lies like a quiet sigh on the landscape, a collection of homesteads and sheds scattered across the gently rolling terrain where the coastal plain begins its subtle ascent inland. It lies 29.6 km south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 13.7 km south-south-east of Pinjarra. Here, the air carries the faintest whisper of salt from the distant ocean, mingling with the earthy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of flowering wattles in spring. The land itself is a tapestry of ochre and green, of sparse native bushland clinging to sandy ridges and broad, open paddocks where the sunlight pools in warm, golden patches. The horizon is a soft, hazy line, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this unassuming place, and the sky above, particularly at dusk, can unfurl in breathtaking swathes of lavender and rose, painting the world in hues that feel both ancient and fleeting.
The history of Meelon is intrinsically tied to the land, to the hardy souls who first cleared these acres for farming and grazing, coaxing a living from the sandy soils. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons, by the planting and harvesting of crops, and the quiet tending of livestock. While no grand monuments mark its past, the legacy of this agricultural endeavour is etched into the very character of Meelon, evident in the well-maintained fences, the sturdy farmhouses, and the enduring sense of self-reliance among its inhabitants. The local economy, though modest, remains rooted in primary industries, with a scattering of small businesses catering to the needs of the farming community and the occasional traveller passing through.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meelon, 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 Meelon, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Meelon includes the postcode (6208), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Meelon 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. |