Xantippe, 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 Xantippe, in the Shire Of Dalwallinu local government area.
| Locality | Xantippe |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dalwallinu |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.2374 |
| Longitude | 117.0146 |
| Area | 247.4 km² |
| Elevation | 291 m |
| Postcode | 6609 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 220 km north-northeast |
Xantippe is a locality in the Shire Of Dalwallinu local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 247.4 km². It sits at an elevation of around 291 m above sea level. It lies approximately 220 km north-northeast of Perth. Xantippe is located at 30.2374°S, 117.0146°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6609. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Xantippe lies under a sky that stretches, an immense, pale blue canvas brushed with the subtle ochre of the earth. It lies 197.4 km north-north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 36.7 km east of Dalwallinu. The land here is a study in muted tones, a gentle rolling of ochre soil and pale green scrub, broken by the darker, sturdier shapes of drought-resistant trees. The air, when it moves, carries the dry, clean scent of the bush, a fragrance that speaks of vastness and resilience. In the distance, the horizon is a clean, sharp line, a promise of endless open country.
The lifeblood of Xantippe has long been tied to the cultivation of grain, the golden waves of wheat and barley stretching across the landscape in their season, a testament to the enduring partnership between the soil and the sun. This agricultural heritage is etched into the very character of the place, shaping its economy and the quiet determination of its people. The local silos stand as silent sentinels, holding the bounty of the land, while the scattered farmsteads, each a small kingdom of toil and hope, dot the surrounding plains. The rhythm of Xantippe is dictated by the seasons of planting and harvest, a steady, unhurried pulse that resonates through the sparse gatherings of homes and sheds.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Xantippe, 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 Xantippe, in the Shire Of Dalwallinu local government area.
Detailed location data for Xantippe includes the postcode (6609), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dalwallinu), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Xantippe 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. |