Karakin Western Australia Map
Explore Karakin, Western Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Karakin, WA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Karakin, Western Australia
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Karakin, Western Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Karakin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.06366 |
| Longitude | 115.46358 |
| Population | 216 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 141.1 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 6044 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 106 km north-northwest |
About Karakin, Western Australia
Karakin is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 216. The locality covers an area of 141.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km north-northwest of Perth. Karakin is located at 31.0637°S, 115.4636°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6044. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Karakin lies at the edge of the coastal plain, a place where the earth begins to roll and tilt towards the inland. It lies 91.8 km north-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 11.3 km east-south-east of Lancelin. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, dominated by hardy native shrubs and the occasional broad-leaved gum trees that stand sentinel against the relentless sun. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked soil and wild herbs, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the light softens, casting long, languid shadows across the gently undulating terrain. A quiet stillness often settles over Karakin, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of wind through dry grass, a palpable sense of spaciousness that seems to absorb sound and slow the hurried breath of the traveller.
The history of Karakin is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its surrounds, a narrative woven from the early days of pastoral settlement and the enduring spirit of those who chose to make their lives on this land. The local economy, while diversified, still draws heavily from the agricultural bounty of the region, with sheep grazing and wheat farming forming the backbone for many families. This is a place where the land dictates the pace, and the cycle of seasons governs the rhythm of daily life, fostering a character of quiet resilience and self-sufficiency. Visitors to Karakin might notice the weathered fences and the sturdy, unpretentious farmhouses, each telling a silent story of generations who have worked this soil and weathered its challenges.
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About This Karakin Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Karakin, Western Australia. 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 Karakin, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Karakin includes the postcode (6044), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Karakin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
