East Augusta, 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 East Augusta, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | East Augusta |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.31231 |
| Longitude | 115.17542 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 4.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 6290 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 270 km south-southwest |
East Augusta is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 24. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 4.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 270 km south-southwest of Perth. East Augusta is located at 34.3123°S, 115.1754°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6290. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
East Augusta rests on the edge of a rugged coastline, where the land surrenders to the relentless embrace of the Indian Ocean. It lies 75.4 km south-south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 3.0 km east-south-east of Augusta. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: iron-rich laterite outcrops, weathered by millennia of wind and salt spray, give way to pockets of dense, aromatic scrubland and pockets of hardy coastal heath. The air, perpetually carrying the briny tang of the sea, often hums with the restless energy of the wind as it sweeps across the low, rolling hills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, possesses a peculiar clarity, illuminating the muted greens and ochres of the landscape with an almost ethereal glow. The distant roar of surf is a constant companion, a low thrumming that underpins the quietude of the hinterland.
The history of East Augusta is intrinsically tied to its maritime past and the bounty of the surrounding waters. For generations, this stretch of coast has been a vital artery, first for Indigenous custodians and later for European settlers drawn by the promise of the ocean's riches. While the era of whaling has long since faded, the spirit of resourcefulness remains embedded in the local economy, with a continued reliance on fishing and aquaculture contributing to the region's sustenance. Further inland, the rich, red soils have long supported agricultural pursuits, a patchwork of vineyards and livestock properties that paint the landscape with shades of green and gold. Tourism, drawn by the dramatic coastline and the nearby national parks, offers a more recent but significant layer to East Augusta's character, bringing a steady stream of travellers eager to experience its wild beauty and the unpretentious charm of its daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Augusta, 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 East Augusta, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for East Augusta includes the postcode (6290), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), 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 East Augusta 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. |