Roelands, 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 Roelands, in the Shire Of Harvey local government area.
| Locality | Roelands |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Harvey |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.31239 |
| Longitude | 115.87493 |
| Population | 792 |
| Density | 8.3 /km² |
| Area | 95.2 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6226 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 151 km south |
Roelands is a locality in the Shire Of Harvey local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 792. The locality covers an area of 95.2 km², giving a population density of about 8.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 151 km south of Perth. Roelands is located at 33.3124°S, 115.8749°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6226. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Roelands rests on the fertile plains, a patchwork of green fields stretching towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distant summer days. It lies 22.2 km east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 14.2 km east-south-east of Australind. The land here, a rich, red loam, yields generously to the patient hand of the farmer, its surface a canvas of cultivation where rows of crops trace precise lines against the broad, pale blue of the Western Australian sky. Occasional stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery curls, punctuate the landscape, offering a haven for unseen birds whose calls drift on the warm air. The light, particularly as afternoon wanes, possesses a golden quality, bathing the fields and farmhouses in a gentle, honeyed glow that seems to slow the very pulse of the day.
The story of Roelands is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this part of the country for generations. Originally cleared for dairy and later diversified into grains and other produce, the local economy still breathes with the rhythm of the seasons and the efforts of its farming families. The heritage of early settlers is evident in the sturdy, often weather-beaten farmhouses and the quiet hum of machinery that signals the ongoing work. While not a place of bustling tourism, Roelands offers a glimpse into the enduring spirit of rural Western Australia, a place where hard work is valued and the close-knit character of its inhabitants fosters a sense of quiet pride in their connection to this productive land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Roelands, 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 Roelands, in the Shire Of Harvey local government area.
Detailed location data for Roelands includes the postcode (6226), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Harvey), 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 Roelands 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. |