Mocardy, 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 Mocardy, in the Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu local government area.
| Locality | Mocardy |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.87503 |
| Longitude | 116.89939 |
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 473.6 km² |
| Elevation | 292 m |
| Postcode | 6603 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 155 km northeast |
Mocardy is a locality in the Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 87. The locality covers an area of 473.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 292 m above sea level. It lies approximately 155 km northeast of Perth. Mocardy is located at 30.8750°S, 116.8994°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6603. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mocardy lies spread beneath a vast, pale sky, a scattering of farmsteads and a modest cluster of buildings adrift in an ocean of ochre earth and pale green scrub. It lies 133.1 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 20.5 km east-south-east of Wongan Hills. The land here rolls with a quiet, unpretentious grace, its contours softened by millennia of wind and sun, giving way to broad, flat expanses where the horizon seems to stretch into forever. Sheoak trees, their slender, drooping branches like a cascade of green lace, fringe the infrequent tracks, their needles whispering secrets to the warm, dry breeze that carries the faint, dusty scent of sun-baked earth and distant sheep. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that paint the land in hues of amber and rose, a gentle farewell to the day.
The history of Mocardy is etched in the deep, fertile soils that have sustained generations of farmers, its economy inextricably bound to the golden bounty of wheat and barley that ripens in the summer sun. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, where the grain silos stand like silent sentinels, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Evidence of earlier lives can be glimpsed in the weathered fences and the occasional, half-forgotten homestead, remnants of pioneering families who carved a life from this rugged, beautiful country. The local hall, a simple, sturdy structure, often serves as the heart of Mocardy, a place for neighbours to gather, share stories, and plan for the future, fostering a sense of quiet camaraderie amongst those who call this remote, yet profoundly connected, locality home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mocardy, 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 Mocardy, in the Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu local government area.
Detailed location data for Mocardy includes the postcode (6603), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Wongan-Ballidu), 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 Mocardy 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. |