Barrow Island, Shire Of Ashburton, Western Australia
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| Locality | Barrow Island |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Ashburton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.9165 |
| Longitude | 115.32881 |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6712 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1228 km north |
Barrow Island is a locality in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 3.9 km². It lies approximately 1228 km north of Perth. Barrow Island is located at 20.9165°S, 115.3288°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6712. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Barrow Island rises from the ochre waters of the Indian Ocean, a landmass sculpted by wind and salt into a landscape of stark, raw beauty. It lies 876.9 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 86.3 km north-north-east of Onslow. Its western shores are a tapestry of weathered limestone cliffs, where the relentless ocean spray has etched intricate patterns into the rock face, creating a gallery of natural sculpture. Inland, the terrain softens into rolling plains carpeted with hardy spinifex and low, tenacious scrub, their muted greens and browns a testament to the arid climate. The air here carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant whisper of the vastness that surrounds this isolated isle. At dusk, the sky often bleeds into astonishing shades of apricot and rose, casting a warm, ethereal glow over the land, transforming the sparse vegetation into silhouettes of delicate artistry.
The story of Barrow Island is one deeply entwined with the discovery and extraction of Western Australia's immense mineral wealth. For millennia, it was a place of quiet solitude, its shores frequented by Indigenous peoples who understood its rhythms and resources. More recently, the island has become an integral hub for the state's booming oil and gas industry, its landscape now marked by the infrastructure that supports this significant economic driver. While the island’s primary purpose is industrial, a profound respect for its natural heritage persists. Efforts are made to protect the unique flora and fauna that call Barrow Island home, including its famous burrowing bettong, a creature that embodies the island’s resilient spirit. The very air seems to hum with the unseen currents of industry and the ancient pulse of the land, a unique juxtaposition that defines Barrow Island.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Barrow Island, 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 Barrow Island, in the Shire Of Ashburton local government area.
Detailed location data for Barrow Island includes the postcode (6712), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Ashburton), 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 Barrow Island 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. |