Yallabatharra, 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 Yallabatharra, in the Shire Of Northampton local government area.
| Locality | Yallabatharra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Northampton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.06714 |
| Longitude | 114.35118 |
| Population | 112 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 965.7 km² |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Postcode | 6535 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 456 km north-northwest |
Yallabatharra is a locality in the Shire Of Northampton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 112. The locality covers an area of 965.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 112 m above sea level. It lies approximately 456 km north-northwest of Perth. Yallabatharra is located at 28.0671°S, 114.3512°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6535. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Yallabatharra rests under a sky of immense, pale blue, a vast canvas stretched over a landscape of ochre earth and tenacious scrub. It lies 82.9 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 41.4 km north-west of Northampton. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of the distant Indian Ocean mingling with the subtle perfume of saltbush and hardy wildflowers that cling to the undulating plains. Low, ancient hills, weathered by millennia of wind and sun, form a gentle horizon, their muted colours shifting from dusty rose to pale umber as the day progresses. Here, the land feels patient, unhurried, a place where time flows differently, marked by the slow crawl of shadows and the steadfast gaze of the sun.
The character of Yallabatharra is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a legacy etched into the very bones of the land. For generations, sheep have grazed these sparse pastures, their wool a vital thread in the economic fabric of the Shire of Northampton. While the days of burgeoning copper mines have largely faded, the echoes of that industry remain in the weathered structures and the stories whispered amongst neighbours. The spirit of resilience, however, endures, a quiet determination that colours the daily lives of those who call Yallabatharra home, a place where community is as important as the rain that occasionally blesses the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yallabatharra, 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 Yallabatharra, in the Shire Of Northampton local government area.
Detailed location data for Yallabatharra includes the postcode (6535), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Northampton), 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 Yallabatharra 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. |