Ruabon, 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 Ruabon, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
| Locality | Ruabon |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Busselton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.64852 |
| Longitude | 115.48331 |
| Population | 77 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 31.6 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 6280 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 192 km south |
Ruabon is a locality in the City Of Busselton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 77. The locality covers an area of 31.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 192 km south of Perth. Ruabon is located at 33.6485°S, 115.4833°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6280. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ruabon rests on a gentle slope, a patchwork of ochre earth and emerald pastures descending towards the shimmering expanse of Geographe Bay. It lies 12.3 km east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 15.0 km east of West Busselton. The air here carries the clean, briny scent of the nearby ocean, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs that cling stubbornly to the sandy soil. Sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves of mature gum trees, paints shifting patterns on the dusty tracks that crisscross the landscape, hinting at the unhurried pace of life that defines this place. The land itself feels ancient, a quiet observer of seasons and the distant echo of waves.
The history of Ruabon is inextricably linked to the fertile soils that have sustained agricultural endeavours for generations. Dairy herds, their glossy coats catching the morning light, graze in paddocks carved from the original bushland, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. Nearby, the gentle murmur of the Wonnerup Inlet provides a constant, soothing soundtrack, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for early settlers and continues to support a rich diversity of birdlife. While the agricultural heartbeat remains strong, the allure of the coast, with its pristine beaches and recreational opportunities, draws visitors from further afield, subtly reshaping the local economy towards a welcoming hospitality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ruabon, 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 Ruabon, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
Detailed location data for Ruabon includes the postcode (6280), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Busselton), 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 Ruabon 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. |