Muckenburra, 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 Muckenburra, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Muckenburra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.3328 |
| Longitude | 115.75735 |
| Population | 160 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 74.6 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 6503 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 69 km north |
Muckenburra is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 160. The locality covers an area of 74.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km north of Perth. Muckenburra is located at 31.3328°S, 115.7574°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6503. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Muckenburra lies on a gentle sweep of country, where the land begins its slow surrender towards the coast. It lies 52.4 km north-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 22.7 km north of Yanchep. Here, the earth, a rich ochre under the expansive Western Australian sky, is punctuated by hardy scrub and the occasional cluster of ghost gums, their pale bark stark against the vivid blue. The air, carrying a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and wild herbs, hums with the quiet industry of insects. In the distance, the land rolls softly, a muted palette of greens and browns that shifts subtly with the passing sun, catching the light in a way that makes the very air seem to shimmer.
The history of Muckenburra is etched into the landscape through the hardy spirit of its settlers, who coaxed a living from this often unforgiving soil. For generations, wheat and wool have formed the backbone of Muckenburra's economy, the golden fields in summer a stark contrast to the windswept browns of other seasons. Small holdings dot the surrounding countryside, each a testament to the enduring connection between the people and this place. While not a hub of grand institutions, Muckenburra possesses a quiet character, a resilience born from the elements and a shared understanding forged over years of common endeavour, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Muckenburra, 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 Muckenburra, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Muckenburra includes the postcode (6503), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), 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 Muckenburra 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. |