Wattening, 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 Wattening, in the Shire Of Toodyay local government area.
| Locality | Wattening |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Toodyay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.30863 |
| Longitude | 116.46504 |
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 190.8 km² |
| Elevation | 203 m |
| Postcode | 6568 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 92 km northeast |
Wattening is a locality in the Shire Of Toodyay local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 41. The locality covers an area of 190.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 203 m above sea level. It lies approximately 92 km northeast of Perth. Wattening is located at 31.3086°S, 116.4650°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6568. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wattening rests in a broad valley, where the ochre earth slopes gently towards the meandering Avon River. It lies 69.6 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 43°T), and is situated 29.3 km north of Toodyay. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the silver-grey of eucalyptus and the stark white of ghost gums that stand sentinel on the rises. Fences, taut and weathered, draw straight lines across the land, dividing paddocks where sheep graze with a quiet diligence. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of wild mint that carpets the verges. The sky, a vast, pale blue, seems to press down on the horizon, a constant, unwavering presence.
The story of Wattening is one of quiet resilience, tied to the fertile lands that drew settlers in the early days. Sheep and cattle grazing have long been the lifeblood, the steady rhythm of the seasons dictating the fortunes of the families who have worked this soil for generations. Evidence of this pastoral heritage is etched into the very character of the place, in the sturdy, functional farmhouses and the weathered woolsheds that dot the surrounding countryside. While the broader agricultural boom of the region has ebbed and flowed, Wattening continues to hold its own, a small but steadfast hub for the surrounding properties. The legacy of earlier endeavours, perhaps a long-vanished gold rush or a forgotten timber mill, whispers in the names of the older tracks and the occasional moss-covered stone wall that crumbles back into the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wattening, 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 Wattening, in the Shire Of Toodyay local government area.
Detailed location data for Wattening includes the postcode (6568), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Toodyay), 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 Wattening 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. |