Newlands, 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 Newlands, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
| Locality | Newlands |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.67375 |
| Longitude | 115.86635 |
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 4.8 /km² |
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Elevation | 214 m |
| Postcode | 6251 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 192 km south |
Newlands is a locality in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 113. The locality covers an area of 23.4 km², giving a population density of about 4.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 214 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km south of Perth. Newlands is located at 33.6737°S, 115.8663°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6251. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Newlands unfurls across rolling country, a gentle landscape where the deep green of established pastures gives way to the ochre tones of tilled earth. It lies 44.9 km south-south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 152°T), and is situated 14.6 km south-south-east of Donnybrook. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of blossoming fruit trees, a constant reminder of the region’s agricultural heart. Broad, sweeping valleys, carved by ancient waterways, cradle scattered farmsteads and groves of mature eucalypts, their silvery leaves shimmering in the clear, expansive sky. Sunlight filters through the canopy of these grand trees, dappling the undergrowth with shifting patterns of light and shade, and at dusk, the western horizon often ignites in a spectacular display of oranges and purples, casting a warm, lingering glow over the land.
The history of Newlands is intrinsically tied to the fertile land and the promise of a bountiful harvest. Early settlers, drawn by the rich, red soil and the reliable rainfall, established farms that have been passed down through generations, shaping the character of the locality. The local economy still thrives on agriculture, with orchards producing an abundance of apples, pears, and stone fruits, their ripening a colourful spectacle throughout the warmer months. Beyond the orchards, grazing properties contribute to the pastoral scene, their paddocks dotted with contented sheep and cattle. While not a major centre, Newlands possesses a quiet dignity, its sense of place reinforced by its enduring connection to the land and the steady, unhurried pace of life that defines this corner of the Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newlands, 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 Newlands, in the Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.
Detailed location data for Newlands includes the postcode (6251), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Donnybrook-Balingup), 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 Newlands 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. |