Big Grove, 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 Big Grove, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Big Grove |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.08252 |
| Longitude | 117.87985 |
| Population | 189 |
| Density | 27.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 395 km south-southeast |
Big Grove is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 189. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 27.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 395 km south-southeast of Perth. Big Grove is located at 35.0825°S, 117.8799°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Big Grove unfolds across a gentle sweep of land where the rich, ochre-toned earth meets the cool, whispering breath of the southern ocean. It lies 6.1 km south of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 8.8 km south-south-west of Spencer Park. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the darker, more resilient foliage of hardy coastal shrubs and the occasional stately jarrah, its bark a mosaic of deep reds and greys. The air, even inland, carries a faint, saline tang, a constant reminder of the nearby waters, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows of the land, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen as the day draws to a close. The very soil underfoot, a fine, sandy loam, crumbles readily, hinting at the ancient geological story of this place.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of sustenance and quiet resilience, with its economic heart historically tied to the bounty of the sea and the surprising fertility of its soil. While the early days saw hardy settlers wrestling a living from the land, the character of Big Grove today is shaped by a blend of agricultural tradition and a growing connection to the wider world through its accessible location. Small-scale farming still persists, with paddocks of grazing sheep dotting the hinterland, their wool a soft, pale counterpoint to the darker earth. The local economy also benefits from visitors drawn to the raw, untamed beauty of the coastline and the understated charm of Big Grove itself, a place where the pace of life allows for a thoughtful observation of the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Grove, 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 Big Grove, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Big Grove includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Big Grove 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. |