Whitby, 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 Whitby, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
| Locality | Whitby |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.28514 |
| Longitude | 116.01264 |
| Population | 321 |
| Density | 19.2 /km² |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 6123 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 40 km south-southeast |
Whitby is a locality in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 321. The locality covers an area of 16.8 km², giving a population density of about 19.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 40 km south-southeast of Perth. Whitby is located at 32.2851°S, 116.0126°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6123.
Whitby rests within a landscape of gentle rises and broad valleys, where the rich, ochre earth claims the sunlight and holds it long after the sun has dipped below the western horizon. It lies 17.6 km east-north-east of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 7.2 km south-south-east of Byford. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel along the winding tracks, their scent a dry, clean perfume on the air. The sky here often stretches in an immense, pale blue canvas, occasionally streaked with the wisps of clouds that seem to drift with an almost glacial slowness. A quiet hum emanates from the land itself, a subtle vibration of life unfolding at its own measured pace, felt more than heard.
The story of Whitby is entwined with the earth it occupies, a history built on the cultivation of the soil and the tending of livestock. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the character of the locality. The local economy, though modest, is deeply rooted in agriculture, with sheep and cattle grazing on pastures that shimmer with dew in the early morning light. The occasional rumble of a tractor, or the distant bark of a working dog, are the familiar sounds that punctuate the day. Whitby’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where neighbours know each other’s names and the passing of seasons dictates the rhythm of life, a subtle echo of the land’s enduring presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitby, 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 Whitby, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
Detailed location data for Whitby includes the postcode (6123), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Whitby 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. |