South Datatine, 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 South Datatine, in the Shire Of Katanning local government area.
| Locality | South Datatine |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Katanning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.50447 |
| Longitude | 117.86741 |
| Area | 89.7 km² |
| Postcode | 6317 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 255 km southeast |
South Datatine is a locality in the Shire Of Katanning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 89.7 km². It lies approximately 255 km southeast of Perth. South Datatine is located at 33.5045°S, 117.8674°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6317. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Datatine rests on the cusp of rolling country, where the deep ochre of the earth begins to soften into swathes of pale gold and emerald green. It lies 169.4 km north of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 33.3 km north-east of Katanning. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes, punctuated by the stoic resilience of scattered gum trees, their silver-green leaves rustling a dry song in the breeze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of sun-baked soil and wild herbs, a fragrance that clings to the weathered fences and the corrugated iron roofs of the few scattered homesteads. It’s a place where the sky feels vast and unimpeded, a canvas for clouds that drift with a deliberate, unhurried grace.
The history of South Datatine is largely one of quiet perseverance, tied to the land and the seasons. For generations, the rich soils and reliable rainfall have nurtured wheat and sheep, the backbone of the local economy. Travelling through, one sees the sturdy, functional farmhouses, their gardens often a riot of colour against the dusty backdrop, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this ground. Small, unobtrusive silos stand sentinel at intervals, silent witnesses to the harvest. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling commerce, South Datatine possesses a distinct character, a groundedness born from its agricultural heritage and the steadfast nature of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Datatine, 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 South Datatine, in the Shire Of Katanning local government area.
Detailed location data for South Datatine includes the postcode (6317), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Katanning), 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 South Datatine 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. |