Mindarra, 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 Mindarra, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Mindarra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.0739 |
| Longitude | 115.96096 |
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 221.5 km² |
| Elevation | 169 m |
| Postcode | 6503 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 98 km north |
Mindarra is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 38. The locality covers an area of 221.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 169 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km north of Perth. Mindarra is located at 31.0739°S, 115.9610°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6503. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mindarra lies spread across a gently undulating landscape, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often bleeds into shades of bruised violet and soft apricot at dusk. It lies 77.3 km north of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 36.0 km north-west of Bindoon. Here, the air carries the dry, clean scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding native bushland that spills across the horizon. The terrain is a subtle mosaic of low, scrub-covered hills and flatter plains, interspersed with the occasional weathered fence line marking the boundaries of private holdings. It’s a place where the sheer expanse of it all seems to press in, not oppressively, but with a quiet insistence that demands a slower pace, a deeper breath. The light here has a peculiar quality, particularly in the late afternoon, where it seems to gather and pool in the hollows, turning the pale grasses to burnished gold.
Historically, Mindarra’s story is intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this corner of the land. For generations, families have worked the soil, coaxing wheat and barley from its depths, their lives dictated by the seasons and the ever-present need for rain. The local economy, though perhaps not as boisterous as its coastal neighbours, is grounded in this enduring connection to the land, with grazing properties also contributing to the pastoral character of the region. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered sheds, the sturdy, no-nonsense farmhouses, and the quiet diligence of its residents speak volumes of a heritage built on resilience and a deep understanding of the earth. The occasional rumble of a grain truck passing through is a sound that resonates with the very pulse of Mindarra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mindarra, 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 Mindarra, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Mindarra includes the postcode (6503), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), 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 Mindarra 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. |