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| Locality | Mount Cooke |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Wandering |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.37346 |
| Longitude | 116.39009 |
| Area | 598.4 km² |
| Postcode | 6390 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 68 km southeast |
Mount Cooke is a locality in the Shire Of Wandering local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 598.4 km². It lies approximately 68 km southeast of Perth. Mount Cooke is located at 32.3735°S, 116.3901°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6390. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Cooke rises as a stark, ancient sentinel against the vast, pale sky of the Western Australian wheatbelt. It lies 49.0 km south-east of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 22.8 km east of Jarrahdale. Its weathered granite slopes, dusted with the ochre of the soil, are etched with the patient work of wind and rain, supporting hardy scrub and scattered eucalypts that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint perfume of native flora, a testament to the relentless, honest climate. Below, the land unfolds in a patchwork of cultivated fields and undulating pastures, a quilt stitched by human hands onto the wilder canvas of the country, and the quality of light at dusk, when the sun bleeds amber and rose across the horizon, imbues the whole landscape with a profound, quiet beauty.
The history of this land, and indeed Mount Cooke itself, is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped the Shire of Wandering. For generations, the fertile soils surrounding the massif have been coaxed into yielding golden harvests of wheat and barley, the lifeblood of the local economy. Grazing sheep and cattle also dot the broader landscape, their presence a gentle counterpoint to the more intense cultivation. While not a place of grand historical monuments, the enduring spirit of the pioneers who carved a life from this often-challenging terrain is palpable, a quiet resilience reflected in the sturdy farmhouses and the unhurried pace of life. The very character of Mount Cooke is one of steadfast endurance, a natural landmark that has witnessed the ebb and flow of seasons and human endeavor, its enduring presence a constant in the ever-changing human narrative.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Cooke, 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 Mount Cooke, in the Shire Of Wandering local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Cooke includes the postcode (6390), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Wandering), 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 Cooke 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. |