Ucarty, 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 Ucarty, in the Shire Of Dowerin local government area.
| Locality | Ucarty |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dowerin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.31768 |
| Longitude | 117.03631 |
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 251.4 km² |
| Elevation | 288 m |
| Postcode | 6462 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 132 km east-northeast |
Ucarty is a locality in the Shire Of Dowerin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 57. The locality covers an area of 251.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 288 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km east-northeast of Perth. Ucarty is located at 31.3177°S, 117.0363°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6462. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ucarty lies under a sky that seems to stretch for an eternity, a vast canvas of palest blue giving way to the deeper cerulean of afternoon. It lies 113.1 km east-north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 18.9 km east of Goomalling. The land here is a study in muted earth tones: ochre clays, pale straw stubble, and the dusty green of hardy native shrubs that cling to the gently rolling terrain. Broad, flat expanses of farmland, punctuated by the occasional hardy gum tree, dominate the horizon, their neat rows hinting at the disciplined cultivation that defines the district. Even the air carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant, ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of resilience and quiet endeavour.
The history of Ucarty is intimately tied to the golden wave of wheat that swept across this country, a story etched in the weathered timber of old farmhouses and the silent sentinels of grain silos. For generations, the rhythm of life in Ucarty has been dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, the local economy a steadfast testament to the labour of its farming families. While the broadacre farming of wheat and barley remains the lifeblood, the neighbouring communities often share in the pursuit of diverse agricultural ventures, creating a robust network of livelihoods. The quiet pace of everyday life here allows for an appreciation of the subtle shifts in the landscape, the way the light colours the paddocks at dawn and dusk, a silent, enduring beauty that defines Ucarty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ucarty, 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 Ucarty, in the Shire Of Dowerin local government area.
Detailed location data for Ucarty includes the postcode (6462), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dowerin), 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 Ucarty 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. |