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| Locality | Westall |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Streaky Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.89657 |
| Longitude | 134.09716 |
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 5680 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 473 km west-northwest |
Westall is a locality in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 9. The locality covers an area of 20.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 473 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Westall is located at 32.8966°S, 134.0972°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Westall sprawls across a gentle rise, a collection of weathered buildings facing the vast, pale blue of the Great Australian Bight. It lies 469.4 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 17.7 km west-south-west of Streaky Bay. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, even when it’s hidden from view by the low, scrubby vegetation that clings to the sandy soil. Sunlight, bleached and intense during the day, softens into a honeyed glow as evening approaches, bathing the corrugated iron roofs and dusty tracks in a warm, ephemeral light. The land itself is a study in muted colours: ochre earth, grey-green saltbush, and the occasional splash of vibrant yellow from a hardy native flower.
The story of Westall is as rugged and resilient as the landscape it inhabits. For generations, this coastal fringe has been shaped by the rhythm of the sea and the tenacity of those who sought a living from its bounty and the sparse pastures inland. Sheep grazing, a hardy breed accustomed to the salt-laden winds, still forms the backbone of the local economy, with wool from Westall’s flocks finding its way to markets far and wide. Fishing, too, remains a vital pursuit, with small boats heading out from sheltered inlets to bring in catches that grace the tables of neighbouring towns and the occasional traveller passing through. The history of Westall is not one of grand pronouncements but of quiet endurance, a testament to the enduring spirit of people who have made their home in this beautiful, windswept corner of South Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Westall, South 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 Westall, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Westall includes the postcode (5680), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Streaky Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Westall is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |