Minnivale, 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 Minnivale, in the Shire Of Dowerin local government area.
| Locality | Minnivale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dowerin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.05724 |
| Longitude | 117.17754 |
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 261.1 km² |
| Elevation | 329 m |
| Postcode | 6462 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 160 km northeast |
Minnivale is a locality in the Shire Of Dowerin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 38. The locality covers an area of 261.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 329 m above sea level. It lies approximately 160 km northeast of Perth. Minnivale is located at 31.0572°S, 117.1775°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6462. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Minnivale rests in the broad, sun-drenched expanse of Western Australia's wheatbelt. It lies 139.5 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 56°T), and is situated 41.8 km north-east of Goomalling. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, consistent generosity, a vast canvas painted in shades of ochre and pale gold under a sky that stretches to an almost aching blue. The air, particularly as the day cools, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the thirsty earth and the hardy, resilient grasses that cling to its surface. Scattered stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer sparse, welcome shade, and the occasional, almost startling splash of crimson from a flowering shrub punctuates the muted palette. The character of Minnivale is one of quiet endurance, a place where the immense scale of the landscape humbles human endeavours, yet fosters a deep-rooted sense of belonging.
The history of Minnivale is inextricably tied to the golden bounty of the land, its fortunes built upon the diligent cultivation of wheat and barley that carpet the surrounding paddies. This was a frontier of opportunity, where early settlers wrestled sustenance from the earth, their efforts echoing in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that still graces the town's centre. The local economy, though still anchored by agriculture, has seen diversification, with neighbouring areas benefiting from the broader regional infrastructure that supports this vital industry. Minnivale itself, though small, pulses with the steady, unhurried rhythm of rural life, a place where the grain silos stand like stoic sentinels, monuments to generations of hard work and the enduring promise of the harvest. The quality of light here, especially at dusk when the sun dips low, casting long, soft shadows and bathing the fields in a warm, honeyed glow, imbues the landscape with a profound, almost spiritual beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Minnivale, 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 Minnivale, in the Shire Of Dowerin local government area.
Detailed location data for Minnivale includes the postcode (6462), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dowerin), 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 Minnivale 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. |