Derby, 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 Derby, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
| Locality | Derby |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.38356 |
| Longitude | 123.71257 |
| Population | 4,110 |
| Density | 25.3 /km² |
| Area | 162.4 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6728 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1802 km north-northeast |
Derby is a locality in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,110. The locality covers an area of 162.4 km², giving a population density of about 25.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1802 km north-northeast of Perth. Derby is located at 17.3836°S, 123.7126°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6728. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Derby rests on the edge of the Kimberley, a place where the red earth surrenders to the vast, shimmering expanse of the Indian Ocean. It lies 941.2 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 234°T), and is situated 33.6 km west-south-west of Meda. Here, the air hangs thick and warm, carrying the scent of salt and the distant, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. The landscape is a study in ochre and emerald, with rugged pindan country giving way to mangrove-lined creeks that snake their way towards the sea. The sky, a canvas of boundless blue, often bleeds into fiery oranges and soft purples at dusk, painting the horizon with a fleeting, breathtaking beauty. Everyday life in Derby moves to a rhythm dictated by the tides and the sun, a gentle sway that lulls the traveller into a sense of profound peace.
This is a town woven from stories of exploration and resilience, a place that remembers the pearling luggers and the drovers who once made their way through its dusty streets. Derby's economy, historically tethered to the pastoral industry and the rich fishing grounds of the Dampier Peninsula, now also welcomes travellers drawn by the raw, untamed beauty of the Kimberley. The iconic Boab Prison Tree stands as a silent sentinel, a stark reminder of a bygone era, while the bustling harbour hints at the continuing connection to the sea. The nearby King Sound, a vast tidal basin, shapes the very character of Derby, influencing its moods and its fortunes, a constant, powerful presence in the lives of those who call this remote corner of Australia home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Derby, 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 Derby, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
Detailed location data for Derby includes the postcode (6728), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley), 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 Derby 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. |