Fitzroy Crossing, 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 Fitzroy Crossing, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
| Locality | Fitzroy Crossing |
| 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 | -18.19016 |
| Longitude | 125.56091 |
| Population | 1,783 |
| Density | 63.7 /km² |
| Area | 28.0 km² |
| Elevation | 117 m |
| Postcode | 6765 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1813 km northeast |
Fitzroy Crossing is a locality in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,783. The locality covers an area of 28.0 km², giving a population density of about 63.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 117 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1813 km northeast of Perth. Fitzroy Crossing is located at 18.1902°S, 125.5609°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6765. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Fitzroy Crossing lies at a confluence of ancient forces, where the vast Kimberley landscape, painted in ochres and rusts, gives way to the ribbon of water that is the Fitzroy River. It lies 852.1 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 221°T), and is situated 88.9 km north-east of St George Ranges. Here, the air hums with a dry, persistent warmth, and the horizon stretches out, a shimmering promise of distance under a sky of impossible blue. The land itself feels ancient, a weathered expanse of spinifex and hardy scrub, punctuated by the occasional ghost gum, its pale bark a stark contrast to the ruddy earth. The river, a vital artery, carves its path through this rugged terrain, its presence a constant reminder of the life-giving power that sustains this remote corner of Australia, its muddy waters reflecting the intense, unwavering light of the sun.
This place, Fitzroy Crossing, is a crossroads in more ways than one, a hub where the ancient Dreamings of the Yawuru and other traditional custodians meet the more recent arrivals who have shaped its economy. For generations, the river has been a source of sustenance and a pathway, and today, it continues to be central to the town’s identity, though its flow can be a capricious thing, swelling with the wet season rains and receding to a mere trickle in the dry. The local economy, historically driven by cattle grazing on vast stations that stretch to the edges of perception, now also finds footing in tourism, drawing travellers seeking the raw, untamed beauty of the Kimberley. The town centre, a collection of essential services, serves as a vital anchor in this immense country, a place where stories are exchanged and the pulse of life beats to the steady rhythm of the sun’s arc.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fitzroy Crossing, 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 Fitzroy Crossing, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
Detailed location data for Fitzroy Crossing includes the postcode (6765), 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 Fitzroy Crossing 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. |