Drome, 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 Drome, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Drome |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.9414 |
| Longitude | 117.773 |
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 49.7 km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 377 km south-southeast |
Drome is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 39. The locality covers an area of 49.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 65 m above sea level. It lies approximately 377 km south-southeast of Perth. Drome is located at 34.9414°S, 117.7730°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Drome lies cradled by the rugged embrace of the Stirling Range, its landscape a painterly sprawl of ochre earth, hardy scrub, and the occasional defiant stand of marri trees. It lies 14.0 km north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 13.6 km west-north-west of Spencer Park. The air here carries a dry, subtle perfume, a blend of sun-baked dust and the faint, sweet scent of native wildflowers that cling stubbornly to the slopes and valleys. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, give way to a terrain that hints at ancient geological forces, a place where the land seems to breathe a quiet, enduring strength. The light, particularly as the day begins to wane, washes over the landscape in hues of amber and rose, deepening the shadows and imbuing the very soil with a luminous quality.
The history of Drome is as deeply rooted as the ancient gums that dot its surrounds, a story interwoven with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers and the enduring presence of the land's traditional custodians. For generations, the rich, dark soils have sustained sheep and cattle, the wool and meat forming the backbone of the local economy, a quiet diligence that continues to this day. Beyond the grazing lands, the area is known for its distinctive granite outcrops, weathered monoliths that stand as silent sentinels, hinting at the geological timescale that shaped this corner of the country. While not a bustling hub, Drome possesses a character forged in self-reliance and a deep connection to the land, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the unhurried turning of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Drome, 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 Drome, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Drome includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Drome 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. |