Whittaker, 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 Whittaker, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Whittaker |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.54773 |
| Longitude | 116.05471 |
| Area | 88.6 km² |
| Postcode | 6207 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 69 km south-southeast |
Whittaker is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 88.6 km². It lies approximately 69 km south-southeast of Perth. Whittaker is located at 32.5477°S, 116.0547°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6207. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Whittaker rests on the edge of undulating plains, where the golden hues of dry grass meet the deeper greens of scattered eucalyptus. It lies 30.6 km east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 9.6 km east-south-east of North Dandalup. The land here has a quiet resilience, a patient unfolding under a vast, often brilliant blue sky. Dust motes dance in the shafts of sunlight that slant across the paddocks, illuminating the textured bark of ancient trees and the weathered surfaces of farm buildings. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle dryness, a scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, faint sweetness of ripening crops. The character of Whittaker is etched into the very way the light falls, softening the hard edges of fences and casting long, peaceful shadows as day begins to wane.
The story of Whittaker is one deeply entwined with the fertile soils of the region, a narrative of agricultural endeavour that has shaped its identity. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, with wheat and sheep forming the backbone of its economy, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life. The grain silos, standing sentinel against the horizon, are a constant reminder of this enduring connection to the land and the industrious spirit that has sustained Whittaker through changing times. While not a place of grand monuments, the unassuming charm of its main street, the quiet hum of local commerce, and the friendly nod from a passing traveller speak volumes of a community grounded in its heritage and looking towards a steady, unhurried future.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Whittaker, 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 Whittaker, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Whittaker includes the postcode (6207), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), 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 Whittaker 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. |