Mount Horner, 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 Horner, in the Shire Of Irwin local government area.
| Locality | Mount Horner |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Irwin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.14496 |
| Longitude | 115.156 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 258.3 km² |
| Elevation | 225 m |
| Postcode | 6525 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 319 km north-northwest |
Mount Horner is a locality in the Shire Of Irwin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 258.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 319 km north-northwest of Perth. Mount Horner is located at 29.1450°S, 115.1560°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6525. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Horner rises from the flat plains of the Shire of Irwin, a gentle swell in the landscape rather than a dramatic peak, its flanks draped in a mosaic of ochre earth and pale green scrub. It lies 66.8 km south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 27.1 km north-east of Port Denison. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of eucalypt and the dust of the road, a subtle testament to the prevailing winds that sweep across this ancient land. Low, hardy trees, their branches contorted by the sun and wind, punctuate the open country, their shadows lengthening like dark fingers as the day wanes, casting a fleeting coolness onto the baked earth. The sky above is a vast, uninterrupted dome of cerulean, often streaked with wisps of cloud that drift with unhurried grace, mirroring the quiet character of the land itself.
The history of Mount Horner is etched not in grand monuments, but in the patient toil of those who have worked this country, primarily in wheat and sheep farming, industries that have shaped the very contours of the land. The rhythm of life here is tied to the seasons, to the planting and harvesting, the shearing and lambing, a cycle of honest labour that has sustained generations. While the immediate vicinity might not boast grand historical sites, the broader region whispers tales of early pastoralists and the enduring spirit of resilience that defines life in this part of Western Australia. The local economy, though modest, is robust, built on the bedrock of agriculture, a quiet strength that underpins the community's identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Horner, 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 Horner, in the Shire Of Irwin local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Horner includes the postcode (6525), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Irwin), 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 Horner 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. |