Denham, 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 Denham, in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area.
| Locality | Denham |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Shark Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.92585 |
| Longitude | 113.53089 |
| Population | 723 |
| Density | 13.6 /km² |
| Area | 53.2 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6537 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 707 km north-northwest |
Denham is a locality in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 723. The locality covers an area of 53.2 km², giving a population density of about 13.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 707 km north-northwest of Perth. Denham is located at 25.9259°S, 113.5309°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6537. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Denham breathes the clean, dry air of the Shark Bay coast, a collection of low-slung buildings bleached pale by relentless sun, strung along a road that hugs the sapphire curve of the bay. It lies 334.5 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 341°T), and is situated 25.7 km north-north-east of Useless Loop. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: ochre earth, sparse grey-green scrub, and the endless expanse of sky that shifts from brilliant azure to a soft, dusty rose as the day progresses. Salt-laden breezes carry the faint scent of seaweed and the distant cries of seabirds, while the water itself, a jewel-like turquoise in the shallows, deepens to an intense ultramarine further out. The land feels ancient and weathered, shaped by wind and water into low dunes and rocky outcrops, a place where the earth seems to hold its breath, waiting for the tide to turn.
This is a place where the echoes of pearling luggers and intrepid explorers still linger, though the economy of Denham has long since shifted from the riches of the sea to the steady hum of tourism and the essential services that support this remote outpost. The town serves as the administrative centre for the Shire of Shark Bay, a vital hub for neighbouring pastoral stations and the handful of hardy souls who call this strip of coast home. Visitors are drawn by the unique marine life, the stark beauty of the surrounding national parks, and the chance to experience a slice of Western Australia that feels wonderfully removed from the rush of modern life. The local jetty, a sturdy sentinel against the tide, is a focal point for both the local fishing fleet and the small boats that ferry people to nearby islands, a constant reminder of the deep connection Denham holds with the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Denham, 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 Denham, in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Denham includes the postcode (6537), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Shark Bay), 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 Denham 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. |