Widgiemooltha, 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 Widgiemooltha, in the Shire Of Coolgardie local government area.
| Locality | Widgiemooltha |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Coolgardie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.52443 |
| Longitude | 121.89471 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 5946.1 km² |
| Elevation | 317 m |
| Postcode | 6443 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 572 km east |
Widgiemooltha is a locality in the Shire Of Coolgardie local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 36. The locality covers an area of 5946.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 317 m above sea level. It lies approximately 572 km east of Perth. Widgiemooltha is located at 31.5244°S, 121.8947°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6443. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Widgiemooltha lies under a sky that stretches endlessly, a vast canvas of cerulean that bleeds into an ochre haze as the sun begins its slow descent. It lies 94.9 km south-south-east of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 38.4 km south-south-east of Kambalda East. The land here is a study in muted tones: the pale, dusty greens of saltbush and hardy scrub clinging to the iron-rich soil, punctuated by the stark, skeletal forms of ancient trees bleached by the relentless sun. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint, dry scent of earth and mineral, whispers across the low, rolling terrain, stirring the fine red dust that seems to coat everything with a soft, velvety film. The air itself feels thin and ancient, imbued with a stillness that speaks of deep time and the enduring power of the outback.
This is a place etched by the pursuit of wealth, a history inextricably linked to the discovery of gold that drew prospectors and fortunes to its arid embrace. The echoes of those early days linger in the weathered corrugated iron structures and the quiet persistence of the present-day economy, which still draws its lifeblood from the earth's bounty, though now it's nickel that often gleams beneath the surface. The railway line, a vital artery in days gone by, now stands as a silent monument to a different era of transport, a reminder of the journeys undertaken by those who sought their destiny in this remote corner of Western Australia. Life in Widgiemooltha unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a rhythm of quiet endurance and a profound connection to the stark, unyielding beauty of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Widgiemooltha, 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 Widgiemooltha, in the Shire Of Coolgardie local government area.
Detailed location data for Widgiemooltha includes the postcode (6443), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Coolgardie), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Widgiemooltha 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. |