Paynes Find, 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 Paynes Find, in the Shire Of Yalgoo local government area.
| Locality | Paynes Find |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Yalgoo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.10457 |
| Longitude | 117.46856 |
| Population | 119 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 10953.8 km² |
| Elevation | 352 m |
| Postcode | 6612 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 352 km north-northeast |
Paynes Find is a locality in the Shire Of Yalgoo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 119. The locality covers an area of 10953.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 352 m above sea level. It lies approximately 352 km north-northeast of Perth. Paynes Find is located at 29.1046°S, 117.4686°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6612. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Paynes Find rests beneath a vast, indifferent sky, a collection of weathered buildings clinging to the ochre earth. It lies 280.1 km east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 68.9 km east of Rothsay. The landscape around Paynes Find is a study in subtle resilience; low, scrubby mulga and spinifex stretch to the horizon, broken only by the occasional granite outcrop that catches the afternoon sun like a forgotten ember. The air here carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent that speaks of ancient stone and the patient work of wind and weather. Dust, fine and red, is a constant companion, settling softly on corrugated iron roofs and the tough leaves of hardy shrubs, softening the sharp edges of the world. The silence is profound, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low hum of a passing vehicle on the distant track.
This place, Paynes Find, was forged in the crucible of gold fever, a rumour of wealth that drew prospectors and dreamers to this remote corner of the country. While the rush has long since subsided, the echoes of that ambition remain, etched into the very character of the locality. Today, the economy is a quiet hum of pastoral pursuits; sheep graze on the sparse vegetation, their wool a vital, if modest, contribution to the wider world. The old hotel, a solid brick structure that has weathered decades of sun and wind, serves as a focal point, a place where travellers can find respite and share stories. The enduring spirit of those early pioneers, a blend of grit and a stoic acceptance of the land's limitations, still colours the everyday life of Paynes Find.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paynes Find, 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 Paynes Find, in the Shire Of Yalgoo local government area.
Detailed location data for Paynes Find includes the postcode (6612), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Yalgoo), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Paynes Find 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. |