New Norcia, 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 New Norcia, in the Shire Of Victoria Plains local government area.
| Locality | New Norcia |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Victoria Plains |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.97519 |
| Longitude | 116.21308 |
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 146.6 km² |
| Elevation | 226 m |
| Postcode | 6509 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 114 km north-northeast |
New Norcia is a locality in the Shire Of Victoria Plains local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 127. The locality covers an area of 146.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 226 m above sea level. It lies approximately 114 km north-northeast of Perth. New Norcia is located at 30.9752°S, 116.2131°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6509. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
New Norcia rests in a gentle fold of the Western Australian landscape, a place where the ochre earth, dusted with the pale green of saltbush and the deeper hues of eucalypts, rolls under a vast, often sapphire sky. It lies 91.3 km north-north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 40.9 km north of Bindoon. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of native flora, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows that deepen the contours of the terrain. This is a country of wide horizons, where distant hills blur into the haze and the silence is profound, broken only by the occasional call of a bird or the sigh of wind through the trees. The character of New Norcia is one of serene isolation, a peaceful settlement that seems to absorb the quietude of its surroundings.
The Benedictine monks who founded New Norcia in the mid-19th century sought a life of contemplation and self-sufficiency, and their enduring legacy is visible in the remarkable monastic buildings that form the heart of the locality. These stone structures, some of them grand and imposing, others more humble, speak of decades of dedicated labour and unwavering faith, their weathered facades a testament to the passage of time and the resilience of their purpose. Historically, the economy of New Norcia and its surrounding region has been shaped by agriculture, particularly sheep grazing and wheat farming, the broad paddocks stretching out from the settlement reflecting this enduring connection to the land. Today, while farming remains important, New Norcia also draws visitors who come to admire its unique architecture, explore its history, and experience the tranquil atmosphere that defines this distinctive Western Australian outpost.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Norcia, 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 New Norcia, in the Shire Of Victoria Plains local government area.
Detailed location data for New Norcia includes the postcode (6509), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Victoria Plains), 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 New Norcia 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. |