Wedgecarrup, 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 Wedgecarrup, in the Shire Of Wagin local government area.
| Locality | Wedgecarrup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Wagin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.41826 |
| Longitude | 117.19836 |
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 356.9 km² |
| Elevation | 322 m |
| Postcode | 6315 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 206 km southeast |
Wedgecarrup is a locality in the Shire Of Wagin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 109. The locality covers an area of 356.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 322 m above sea level. It lies approximately 206 km southeast of Perth. Wedgecarrup is located at 33.4183°S, 117.1984°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wedgecarrup lies under a vast, sweeping sky, a subtle tapestry of ochre earth and pale green scrub stretching towards horizons that blur into the haze of a warm day. It lies 145.5 km east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 18.7 km south-west of Wagin. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the ancient land beneath. Rolling plains, punctuated by hardy native shrubs and the occasional stoic eucalyptus, give way to shallow depressions that might hold water after the infrequent, but welcome, rains. The land itself breathes a quiet resilience, its character shaped not by dramatic peaks or plunging valleys, but by a steadfast, enduring presence, where the light at dusk paints the stubble fields in hues of burnished gold and soft lavender.
The history of Wedgecarrup is intrinsically tied to the golden bounty of the wheatbelt, where generations have coaxed sustenance from this rich, albeit demanding, soil. The local economy, largely driven by broadacre farming, centres on the cultivation of wheat, barley, and canola, their growth punctuated by the seasonal hum of harvesting machinery. Grain silos, like sentinels of prosperity, dot the landscape, silent witnesses to the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet dignity of the weathered farmhouses and the sturdy, unpretentious buildings of the small commercial centre speak volumes of the steady, determined spirit of those who have made Wedgecarrup their home, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wedgecarrup, 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 Wedgecarrup, in the Shire Of Wagin local government area.
Detailed location data for Wedgecarrup includes the postcode (6315), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Wagin), 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 Wedgecarrup 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. |