Mount Barker, 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 Mount Barker, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
| Locality | Mount Barker |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Plantagenet |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.62309 |
| Longitude | 117.65512 |
| Population | 2,682 |
| Density | 5.5 /km² |
| Area | 487.9 km² |
| Elevation | 254 m |
| Postcode | 6324 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 341 km south-southeast |
Mount Barker is a locality in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,682. The locality covers an area of 487.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 254 m above sea level. It lies approximately 341 km south-southeast of Perth. Mount Barker is located at 34.6231°S, 117.6551°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6324. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Barker sits as a verdant heartland, its rolling pastures a patchwork of emerald and gold under a sky often painted with the softest hues of dawn and dusk. It lies 49.6 km north-north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 17.7 km south-south-east of Kendenup. The air here carries the clean scent of rain-washed earth and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the ancient bushland that presses in on its edges. Broad, sun-kissed paddocks stretch towards the horizon, giving way to stands of tall timber that whisper secrets on the breeze, their rough bark textured like old stories. The terrain, gently undulating, speaks of fertile ground, a generous earth willing to yield its bounty.
This is a place deeply rooted in the agricultural pursuits of the region, its economy long sustained by the bounty of sheep and cattle grazing, and the golden waves of wheat that sweep across the landscape in season. The history of Mount Barker is inextricably linked to its farming heritage, a legacy built by resilient settlers who tamed this wild country. A notable feature is the presence of the Stirling Range National Park nearby, a dramatic geological wonder that draws travellers and nature lovers alike to witness its rugged peaks and diverse flora, a stark contrast to the softer, cultivated lands surrounding Mount Barker itself. The pace of life here is unhurried, a comfortable rhythm that allows for neighbourly chats and the quiet appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Barker, 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 Mount Barker, in the Shire Of Plantagenet local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Barker includes the postcode (6324), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Plantagenet), 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 Mount Barker 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. |