Preston Settlement Western Australia Map
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| Locality | Preston Settlement |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Collie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.419 |
| Longitude | 116.14114 |
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 2.9 /km² |
| Area | 42.6 km² |
| Elevation | 241 m |
| Postcode | 6225 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 165 km south |
About Preston Settlement, Western Australia
Preston Settlement is a locality in the Shire Of Collie local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 123. The locality covers an area of 42.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 241 m above sea level. It lies approximately 165 km south of Perth. Preston Settlement is located at 33.4190°S, 116.1411°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6225. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Preston Settlement unfolds across a landscape etched by the enduring dance of geology and sky, where the earth spills forth in rolling ochre plains that eventually surrender to the more rugged contours of the Darling Scarp. It lies 48.2 km east-south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 6.7 km south of Collie. Here, the air carries the dry, sweet scent of eucalypt, a constant perfume that mingles with the dust kicked up by the wind. Sunlight falls with a particular honesty, bleaching the hardy grasses to pale gold and casting sharp, defined shadows from the scattered stands of marri and wandoo. The very character of Preston Settlement is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the horizon seems to stretch out forever, a constant invitation to contemplation.
The history of Preston Settlement is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land, a story that began with the pastoralists who first recognized the potential of these rolling hills for grazing. Later, the discovery of coal in the neighbouring Collie region cast a long shadow, influencing the trickle of travellers and the slow, steady pulse of the local economy, which still draws strength from the rich earth, though its focus has shifted. While the roar of heavy machinery is muted here, the legacy of industry hums beneath the surface, a reminder of the hard work that has shaped this place. The local roads, worn smooth by generations of farm vehicles and the occasional traveller seeking a slower pace, lead to scattered homesteads and small clusters of buildings, each a small testament to the enduring spirit of those who call Preston Settlement home.
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About This Preston Settlement Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Preston Settlement, 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 Preston Settlement, in the Shire Of Collie local government area.
Detailed location data for Preston Settlement includes the postcode (6225), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Collie), 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 Preston Settlement 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. |
