Wundowie, 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 Wundowie, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
| Locality | Wundowie |
| 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 | -31.75655 |
| Longitude | 116.37388 |
| Population | 1,306 |
| Density | 24.4 /km² |
| Area | 53.4 km² |
| Elevation | 285 m |
| Postcode | 6560 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 53 km east-northeast |
Wundowie is a locality in the Shire Of Northam local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,306. The locality covers an area of 53.4 km², giving a population density of about 24.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 285 m above sea level. It lies approximately 53 km east-northeast of Perth. Wundowie is located at 31.7566°S, 116.3739°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6560. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wundowie rests on the undulating plains of the Western Australian Wheatbelt, a place where the land stretches out in broad swathes of ochre and muted green, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of scattered eucalyptus. It lies 38.5 km east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 8.1 km north-east of Wooroloo. The air here, particularly in the hush of late afternoon, carries a dry, almost dusty sweetness, mingling with the faint, earthy scent of sun-baked soil. Fences, taut and purposeful, divide the landscape into a patchwork of cultivation and pasture, with the occasional cluster of farm buildings hinting at lives lived in close communion with the seasons. The sky above is a vast, pale canvas, often streaked with wisps of cloud that drift with an unhurried grace, mirroring the quiet rhythm of life in this expanse.
This locality, once a significant hub for iron ore processing, now bears the imprint of that industrial past in its very foundations, though the land itself has largely reclaimed its natural character. The economy has since shifted, with agriculture – the cultivation of grains and the raising of livestock – forming the bedrock of its enduring livelihood. Travellers passing through Wundowie might note the quiet hum of machinery during harvest season, a subtle testament to the ongoing connection to the earth. The nearby Avon River, a vital artery for the region, whispers its presence through the landscape, its banks a haven for native flora and fauna, a constant reminder of the natural bounty that sustains this corner of the Shire of Northam.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wundowie, 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 Wundowie, in the Shire Of Northam local government area.
Detailed location data for Wundowie includes the postcode (6560), 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 Wundowie 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. |