Beachlands, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Beachlands, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Beachlands |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Greater Geraldton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.78619 |
| Longitude | 114.60132 |
| Population | 1,402 |
| Density | 994.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 372 km north-northwest |
Beachlands is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,402. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 994.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 372 km north-northwest of Perth. Beachlands is located at 28.7862°S, 114.6013°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6530. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Beachlands unfurls along a stretch of coastline where the land exhales a dry, salty breath, meeting the relentless embrace of the Indian Ocean. It lies 1.7 km south-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 5.1 km north-west of Wandina. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of low-lying sandy plains, occasionally punctuated by hardy scrub and the skeletal grace of salt-tolerant trees, their branches sculpted by the persistent sea breeze. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, casts a soft, burnished glow across the landscape, turning the pale sands to shades of ochre and rose, and imbuing the air with a quiet, shimmering warmth. The character of Beachlands is one of patient resilience, a place that knows the ebb and flow of the tides intimately, its very being shaped by the vast, unyielding blue that stretches to the horizon.
Historically, Beachlands and its neighbouring coastal areas have been intrinsically linked to the sea, a dependence that shaped its early development and continues to influence its present-day identity. While not a large-scale agricultural centre, the proximity to Geraldton has always provided a vital economic artery, with fishing and related marine industries forming a cornerstone of the local livelihood. The scent of brine and drying nets is a familiar perfume, a constant reminder of the ocean's bounty. Anecdotal tales speak of early settlers drawn by the promise of sheltered waters and abundant catches, a promise that, despite the challenges of the arid environment, has largely held true for Beachlands.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beachlands, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Beachlands, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Beachlands includes the postcode (6530), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Greater Geraldton), 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 Beachlands is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |