Denmark, 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 Denmark, in the Shire Of Denmark local government area.
| Locality | Denmark |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Denmark |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97472 |
| Longitude | 117.35972 |
| Population | 2,613 |
| Density | 149.3 /km² |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 6333 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 364 km south-southeast |
Denmark is a locality in the Shire Of Denmark local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,613. The locality covers an area of 17.5 km², giving a population density of about 149.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 364 km south-southeast of Perth. Denmark is located at 34.9747°S, 117.3597°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6333. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Denmark rests where the southern ocean breathes a salty tang into air that carries the scent of ancient forests and fertile earth. It lies 48.1 km west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.0 km north-east of Ocean Beach. Here, rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of verdant pastures and dense woodland, gently descend towards the shimmering waters of the Wilson Inlet, a vast, shallow estuary that breathes with the tides. The light, particularly as it slants across the landscape in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, softening the edges of the world and casting long, languid shadows that stretch from the granite outcrops to the whispering stands of karri trees. The very air seems to hum with a quiet energy, a subtle vibration that speaks of the raw, untamed beauty of this southern corner of Western Australia.
The history of Denmark is deeply entwined with the bounty of its land and sea. Early European settlers were drawn by the promise of fertile soil, establishing farms that still dot the surrounding countryside, their fields a testament to generations of hard work. The timber industry, particularly the majestic karri, also played a significant role in shaping the character of Denmark, its felled giants once a common sight. Today, this heritage is balanced by a burgeoning wine region, its cool-climate varietals gaining international acclaim, and a thriving tourism sector that celebrates the natural wonders, from the pristine beaches of Ocean Beach and Little Beach to the dramatic granite formations of Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks. The Wilson Inlet remains a focal point, a vital artery for local fishing and a sanctuary for birdlife, its tranquil surface reflecting the enduring connection between Denmark and the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Denmark, 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 Denmark, in the Shire Of Denmark local government area.
Detailed location data for Denmark includes the postcode (6333), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Denmark), 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 Denmark 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. |