Emu Point, City Of Albany, Western Australia
Emu Point, 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 Emu Point, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Emu Point |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -34.9952 |
| Longitude | 117.94779 |
| Population | 344 |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 390 km south-southeast |
Emu Point is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 344. It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 390 km south-southeast of Perth. Emu Point is located at 34.9952°S, 117.9478°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving.
Emu Point rests where the deep blue of the Southern Ocean meets the sheltered waters of Middleton Beach and the King George Sound, a peninsula that unfurls like a painter's brushstroke against the coastline. It lies 6.8 km east-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 4.5 km east-north-east of Spencer Park. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of brine and sun-warmed sand, a constant whisper from the sea. Gentle slopes descend to sandy shores, where the water, a dazzling turquoise near the land, deepens to an oceanic sapphire further out. Low-lying scrub and hardy coastal shrubs cling to the earth, their muted greens a contrast to the vibrant hues of the sky, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the clouds in strokes of apricot and rose. The gentle lapping of waves against the foreshore provides a soft, percussive soundtrack to the unfolding day.
This particular locale, Emu Point, has long been a place of passage and respite, its history intertwined with the maritime endeavours of Albany. Once a vital hub for fishing fleets, the echoes of that bustling industry can still be felt in the quiet hum of recreational boats that now dot the harbour. The sheltered bay is a favoured spot for families and travellers alike, offering safe swimming and a picturesque setting for picnics, a testament to its enduring appeal as a coastal haven. The local economy, while diversified, still draws a significant thread from the bounty of the sea and the allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors who come to explore its beaches and tranquil waterways, seeking solace and the simple pleasures of coastal life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emu Point, 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 Emu Point, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Emu Point includes the postcode, telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany). 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 Emu Point 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. |