Mingenew, 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 Mingenew, in the Shire Of Mingenew local government area.
| Locality | Mingenew |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mingenew |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.19937 |
| Longitude | 115.43705 |
| Population | 385 |
| Density | 66.0 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 161 m |
| Postcode | 6522 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 309 km north |
Mingenew is a locality in the Shire Of Mingenew local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 385. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 66.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 161 m above sea level. It lies approximately 309 km north of Perth. Mingenew is located at 29.1994°S, 115.4370°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6522. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mingenew rests upon a broad plain, where the sky seems to stretch forever, a vast canvas of cerulean blue often brushed with the softest cirrus clouds. It lies 92.9 km east-south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 121°T), and is situated 50.3 km east of Port Denison. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, dominated by the ochre of the earth and the subtle greens of hardy native shrubs and the cultivated fields that stretch to the horizon. Low, rounded hills, ancient and worn smooth by millennia of wind and sun, punctuate the otherwise flat terrain, their slopes often clad in a sparse, resilient vegetation. The air carries a dry, clean scent, infused with the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus and the earthy aroma of turned soil, a fragrance that deepens with the approaching dusk.
The story of Mingenew is etched into the very grain of this land, a narrative of resilience and adaptation born from the pioneering spirit that settled the Western Australian wheatbelt. Established as a railway town, Mingenew's fortunes have long been tied to the bounty of the earth, its economy sustained by the cultivation of wheat, barley, and other essential grains, their golden heads bowing in the summer breeze. This agricultural rhythm dictates the pulse of life, a quiet industriousness that unfolds with the seasons. Nearby, the Mingenew Spring, a reliable source of water in this often arid region, played a vital role in the early days, its presence a promise of sustenance and a focal point for settlement. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings, reflects this practical heritage, a place where neighbours know each other by name and the passing of time is marked by the turning of the agricultural cycle.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mingenew, 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 Mingenew, in the Shire Of Mingenew local government area.
Detailed location data for Mingenew includes the postcode (6522), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mingenew), 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 Mingenew 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. |