Beacon, 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 Beacon, in the Shire Of Mount Marshall local government area.
| Locality | Beacon |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mount Marshall |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.44109 |
| Longitude | 117.87092 |
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 702.0 km² |
| Elevation | 371 m |
| Postcode | 6472 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 254 km northeast |
Beacon is a locality in the Shire Of Mount Marshall local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 168. The locality covers an area of 702.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 371 m above sea level. It lies approximately 254 km northeast of Perth. Beacon is located at 30.4411°S, 117.8709°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6472. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Beacon rests on a landscape that breathes the vastness of Western Australia's wheatbelt. It lies 233.8 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 51°T), and is situated 37.3 km north of Bencubbin. The land rolls with a gentle, ochre-toned grace, a subtle undulation of pale gold stubble in summer and rich, turned earth in the cooler months, all under a sky that stretches from horizon to horizon, a canvas of boundless blue or, at dusk, a breathtaking wash of rose and lavender. The air itself carries a dry whisper, a scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers, a palpable stillness broken only by the rustle of dry grass and the occasional cry of a bird of prey circling high above. The character of Beacon is etched in this wide, open country, a quiet resilience born of distance and the elements.
The history of Beacon is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pursuits that shaped this region, a story of pioneering spirit and the relentless pursuit of sustenance from the land. Established as a railway siding to serve the burgeoning farming communities of the early 20th century, Beacon's economy has always been anchored in the cultivation of grain, the lifeblood of this part of the Shire of Mount Marshall. The towering grain silos, silent sentinels against the vast sky, stand as enduring symbols of this enduring industry, a constant reminder of the cycles of planting and harvest. While the railway's dominance has shifted, the spirit of self-reliance and community remains, a quiet strength evident in the enduring businesses and the neighbourly interactions that define life in Beacon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beacon, 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 Beacon, in the Shire Of Mount Marshall local government area.
Detailed location data for Beacon includes the postcode (6472), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mount Marshall), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Beacon 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. |