Cervantes, 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 Cervantes, in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area.
| Locality | Cervantes |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dandaragan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.50282 |
| Longitude | 115.07321 |
| Population | 553 |
| Density | 56.6 /km² |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 6511 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 178 km north-northwest |
Cervantes is a locality in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 553. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km², giving a population density of about 56.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 178 km north-northwest of Perth. Cervantes is located at 30.5028°S, 115.0732°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6511. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cervantes is a sentinel on the Western Australian coast, a scattering of low-slung buildings facing a sea that breathes with the rhythm of the Indian Ocean. It lies 164.5 km north-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 24.8 km south of Jurien Bay. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the faint perfume of coastal scrub, a scent that clings to everything like a fine mist. Low, rugged limestone hills, weathered by wind and time, form a protective fringe behind the town, their surfaces etched with the calligraphy of the elements. Beyond these, the land opens to a tapestry of hardy vegetation, a muted palette of greens and browns that speaks of resilience against the elements. The light here, especially as the sun begins its descent, washes over the landscape in shades of apricot and rose, lending a quiet grandeur to the seemingly simple terrain.
The story of Cervantes is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile, if sometimes unforgiving, land. Once a place primarily known for its fishing fleets, the town has seen its economy broaden to embrace the unique natural attractions that surround it. The iconic Pinnacles Desert, a otherworldly landscape of limestone spires rising from the sand, draws travellers from across the globe, their cars creating faint trails that shimmer in the heat haze. This influx of visitors supports a burgeoning tourism industry, with local businesses catering to those seeking to explore the dramatic coastline, its secluded beaches and the abundant marine life that thrives in the clear waters. Fishing remains a vital part of Cervantes' identity, a legacy carried forward from earlier days when it was the lifeblood of the community, a tradition still evident in the colourful boats bobbing in the harbour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cervantes, 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 Cervantes, in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area.
Detailed location data for Cervantes includes the postcode (6511), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dandaragan), 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 Cervantes 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. |