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| Locality | Moondyne |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Toodyay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.55956 |
| Longitude | 116.19665 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 94.5 km² |
| Elevation | 191 m |
| Postcode | 6567 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 54 km northeast |
Moondyne is a locality in the Shire Of Toodyay local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 44. The locality covers an area of 94.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 191 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km northeast of Perth. Moondyne is located at 31.5596°S, 116.1967°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6567. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Moondyne lies cradled by the rolling Avon Valley, a landscape painted in broad strokes of ochre earth and resilient green. It lies 31.9 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 43°T), and is situated 10.6 km east of Lower Chittering. The air here often carries the subtle, sweet scent of dry grass and the sharp tang of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The land itself is a study in contrasts, with gentle slopes giving way to steeper inclines that hint at the ancient geological forces that shaped this country. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can turn the scattered granite outcrops into islands of warm, burnished gold against the deepening blue of the sky. The character of Moondyne is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky feels vast and ever-present.
The history of Moondyne is deeply intertwined with the early pastoral endeavours of the Swan River Colony, its fertile soils attracting settlers seeking prosperity through sheep and cattle grazing. Remnants of this past can be seen in the scattered stone walls and weathered homesteads that dot the surrounding paddocks, whispering stories of hard work and resilience. The local economy still retains a strong agricultural backbone, with farming and grazing continuing to be central to the identity of Moondyne. Beyond agriculture, the unique character of the region is also shaped by its proximity to natural reserves, offering opportunities for bushwalking and a connection to the ancient flora and fauna that call this place home. The quiet hum of rural life is the prevailing sound, punctuated by the calls of native birds and the distant rumble of a ute on a gravel track.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Moondyne, Western Australia. 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 Moondyne, in the Shire Of Toodyay local government area.
Detailed location data for Moondyne includes the postcode (6567), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Toodyay), 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 Moondyne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |