It is located about 36 kilometres (22 mi) south-east of the town of Scottsdale.

The 2016 census determined a population of 53 for the state suburb of Talawa.

[3] The C423 route (Mathinna Plains Road) follows the eastern boundary for a short distance.

Route C426 (Barnett Street / East Maurice Road / Cottons Bridge Road) starts at an intersection with C423 and runs west across the locality before exiting to the north-west.

Route C427 (a continuation of East Maurice Road) starts at an intersection with C426 and runs north before exiting.