Throssell, 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 Throssell, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
| Locality | Throssell |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northam |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.71231 |
| Longitude | 116.83031 |
| Area | 107.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6401 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 95 km east-northeast |
Throssell is a locality in the Shire Of Northam local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 107.9 km². It lies approximately 95 km east-northeast of Perth. Throssell is located at 31.7123°S, 116.8303°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6401. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Throssell rests in a wide expanse of Western Australia's wheatbelt, where the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell. It lies 81.9 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 17.1 km east-south-east of Northam. The sky here is a vast, unbroken canvas, often painted with the fiery hues of sunset that bleed across the horizon, casting long, attenuated shadows from the scattered gum trees. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked soil and ripening grain, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the whisper of wind through the dry stalks of wheat. The landscape itself feels ancient, a patient witness to the ceaseless cycles of sun and rain, its character defined by an enduring, quiet strength.
Historically, Throssell and its surroundings are deeply entwined with the agricultural development of the region, a story told in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the stoic grain silos that punctuate the skyline. This is land that has been coaxed into yielding its bounty through generations of hard work, primarily through wheat and sheep farming, forming the bedrock of the local economy. The nearby Avon River, though often a modest flow, has historically been a vital artery, shaping the patterns of settlement and providing a lifeline for the pastoral pursuits that define the character of Throssell. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling tourism, its distinctiveness lies in this unpretentious connection to the earth, a quiet testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of those who call this wide, open country home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Throssell, 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 Throssell, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
Detailed location data for Throssell includes the postcode (6401), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northam), 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 Throssell 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. |