Morawa, 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 Morawa, in the Shire Of Morawa local government area.
| Locality | Morawa |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Morawa |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.19492 |
| Longitude | 116.01346 |
| Population | 596 |
| Density | 3.1 /km² |
| Area | 190.5 km² |
| Elevation | 280 m |
| Postcode | 6623 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 307 km north |
Morawa is a locality in the Shire Of Morawa local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 596. The locality covers an area of 190.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 280 m above sea level. It lies approximately 307 km north of Perth. Morawa is located at 29.1949°S, 116.0135°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6623. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Morawa rests in a landscape of broad horizons, where the ochre earth, baked dry by the relentless sun, rolls out in vast expanses under a sky that bleeds from pale blue to a deep, bruised violet at dusk. It lies 143.8 km east-south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 23.9 km south of Gutha. The terrain is a study in subtle undulations, punctuated by the stark, angular silhouettes of eucalyptus trees and the hardy, resilient scrub that clings to the soil. A quiet tenacity seems to emanate from the very land itself, a silent testament to its enduring nature. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and sun-warmed grasses, a perfume unique to this inland embrace.
The lifeblood of Morawa has long been drawn from the rich, fertile plains that surround it, a landscape that hums with the seasonal rhythm of wheat and barley farming. For generations, the town has served as a vital hub for the agricultural endeavours of the surrounding district, its grain silos standing as stoic sentinels against the sky, testament to the bounty of the harvest. The founding of Morawa is inextricably linked to the development of these farming lands, a story of pioneers who saw potential in this seemingly sparse country. Today, while agriculture remains its cornerstone, the spirit of enterprise continues to adapt, with local businesses catering to the needs of both the farming community and the travellers who pass through this quiet centre of the wheatbelt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Morawa, 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 Morawa, in the Shire Of Morawa local government area.
Detailed location data for Morawa includes the postcode (6623), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Morawa), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Morawa 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. |