Namban, 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 Namban, in the Shire Of Moora local government area.
| Locality | Namban |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Moora |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.37509 |
| Longitude | 116.02936 |
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 280.7 km² |
| Elevation | 231 m |
| Postcode | 6512 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 176 km north |
Namban is a locality in the Shire Of Moora local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 33. The locality covers an area of 280.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 231 m above sea level. It lies approximately 176 km north of Perth. Namban is located at 30.3751°S, 116.0294°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6512. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Namban rests in a landscape where the earth breathes a warm, dry scent of eucalyptus and sun-baked soil. It lies 155.1 km north of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 26.6 km north of Moora. The terrain here is a gentle unfolding of ochre and pale gold, punctuated by the stoic, silver-green of scattered trees. Wide skies press down, a vast, cerulean dome that seems to soak up all sound, leaving only the whisper of the wind and the occasional, plaintive cry of a distant bird. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the dust of ages and the subtle perfume of dry grasses that crackle underfoot.
The story of Namban is etched into the very patterns of its land, a narrative shaped by the cycles of rain and the resilience of those who have worked this country. Once, this was a place of quiet industry, where the bounty of the earth was coaxed forth to sustain families and fuel a growing region. The legacy of farming is still visible in the neat lines of paddocks that stretch towards the horizon, though the rhythm of life in Namban has shifted, now carrying a more measured, unhurried cadence. The local economy, like the land itself, has learned to adapt, finding new ways to thrive while honouring the deep roots of its past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Namban, 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 Namban, in the Shire Of Moora local government area.
Detailed location data for Namban includes the postcode (6512), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Moora), 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 Namban 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. |