Tenterden, 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 Tenterden, in the Shire Of Cranbrook local government area.
| Locality | Tenterden |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Cranbrook |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.40339 |
| Longitude | 117.36319 |
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 414.7 km² |
| Elevation | 291 m |
| Postcode | 6322 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 306 km south-southeast |
Tenterden is a locality in the Shire Of Cranbrook local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 215. The locality covers an area of 414.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 291 m above sea level. It lies approximately 306 km south-southeast of Perth. Tenterden is located at 34.4034°S, 117.3632°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6322. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tenterden rests in a landscape where the Great Southern plains begin their gentle incline towards the Darling Scarp, a region painted in the muted ochres and rich greens of the Western Australian interior. It lies 84.2 km north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 21.8 km west-north-west of Kendenup. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of eucalyptus, a constant companion to the vast, open skies that stretch in an unbroken dome from horizon to horizon, often brushed with wisps of cloud that drift like forgotten sheep. Fields of ripening wheat shimmer under the sun's gaze, the stalks bowing in unison with a soft, rustling murmur that seems to whisper the land’s ancient stories. The terrain, a subtle mosaic of rolling country dotted with hardy scrub and stands of native trees, offers a quiet beauty, a sense of enduring resilience against the elements.
The history of Tenterden is intertwined with the hardy spirit of early settlers who carved a life from this fertile, yet demanding, country. Established as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district, its economy has long been anchored to the cycles of the land, with wheat and sheep farming forming the backbone of its prosperity. The grain silos, silent sentinels on the edge of the town, stand as monuments to this enduring heritage, while the local pub, a hub of weathered timber and warm conversation, continues to be the social heart of Tenterden. This is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the farm, a rhythm that has shaped the character of its people into a blend of pragmatism and quiet warmth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tenterden, 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 Tenterden, in the Shire Of Cranbrook local government area.
Detailed location data for Tenterden includes the postcode (6322), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Cranbrook), 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 Tenterden 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. |