Coral Bay, 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 Coral Bay, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
| Locality | Coral Bay |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Carnarvon |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.14191 |
| Longitude | 113.7734 |
| Population | 994 |
| Density | 458.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 6701 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1001 km north-northwest |
Coral Bay is a locality in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 994. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 458.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1001 km north-northwest of Perth. Coral Bay is located at 23.1419°S, 113.7734°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Coral Bay shimmers under a vast, pale blue sky, a sliver of civilisation clinging to the edge of the world's largest fringing reef. It lies 632.1 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 49.2 km south of Ningaloo. The land here is a study in ochre and scrub, a stark contrast to the impossibly turquoise waters that lap at its doorstep. Low, scrubby vegetation, tough and resilient, clings to sandy plains that stretch inland, occasionally broken by the weathered shapes of ancient rock formations. The air, thick with the scent of salt and something dry and wild, hums with a quiet energy, a constant reminder of the immense power of the ocean and the ancient land. The beaches are wide expanses of soft, white sand, often deserted, where the relentless sun paints the water in a dazzling spectrum of blues and greens, an invitation to dive into its cool embrace.
This is a place shaped by the sea and the sun, a modern outpost built on the ancient rhythms of the Ningaloo coast. While its history is relatively brief, tied to the burgeoning tourism that discovered its pristine beauty, the land itself speaks of millennia. The local economy here is almost entirely dedicated to showcasing the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef, drawing travellers from across the globe to snorkel, dive, and witness the majestic whale sharks that grace its waters. Small, functional buildings huddle together, a pragmatic response to the elements, their colours muted against the vibrant landscape. The pace of life in Coral Bay is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that encourages a deep appreciation for the natural world, a place where the simple act of watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean feels like a profound event.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coral Bay, 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 Coral Bay, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
Detailed location data for Coral Bay includes the postcode (6701), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Carnarvon), 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 Coral Bay 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. |