Woottating, 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 Woottating, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
| Locality | Woottating |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northam |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.86461 |
| Longitude | 116.44114 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 166.8 km² |
| Elevation | 273 m |
| Postcode | 6562 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 56 km east |
Woottating is a locality in the Shire Of Northam local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 166.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 273 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km east of Perth. Woottating is located at 31.8646°S, 116.4411°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6562. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woottating rests in a landscape sculpted by the gentle, rolling contours of the Western Australian wheatbelt, where broad, sun-kissed paddocks unfurl in a patchwork of golden stubble and rich, ochre earth. It lies 46.1 km east-south-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 104°T), and is situated 13.5 km east-south-east of Wooroloo. The air here, especially in the quiet hours before dawn or as the day surrenders to twilight, carries a subtle coolness, a whisper of the vast, open skies that stretch from horizon to horizon. Weathered farmhouses, their corrugated iron roofs faded to a soft patina, stand sentinel amongst groves of eucalyptus, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound that speaks of resilience and a deep connection to the land. The character of Woottating is etched into the very grain of this country – a quiet fortitude, a steady patience born of seasons marked by the sowing of seed and the reaping of harvest.
The history of Woottating is intrinsically tied to the relentless pursuit of agriculture, a story woven through the lives of the pioneering families who first cleared these lands. For generations, the economy of Woottating has been sustained by the rich soil, primarily through the cultivation of wheat and barley, their ripened heads bowing in the warm breeze, a vibrant testament to the region’s fertility. The silos, standing tall and stark against the blue expanse, are enduring symbols of this agricultural endeavour, holding the promise of prosperity for the surrounding district. While the land itself is the primary employer, a quiet hum of local enterprise supports the farming community, a network of services and trades that keep the wheels of Woottating turning, each element playing its part in the enduring narrative of this sturdy, wheatbelt heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woottating, 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 Woottating, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
Detailed location data for Woottating includes the postcode (6562), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northam), 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 Woottating 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. |