Fraser Range, 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 Fraser Range, in the Shire Of Dundas local government area.
| Locality | Fraser Range |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dundas |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.97841 |
| Longitude | 122.73316 |
| Area | 20469.1 km² |
| Postcode | 6443 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 648 km east |
Fraser Range is a locality in the Shire Of Dundas local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 20469.1 km². It lies approximately 648 km east of Perth. Fraser Range is located at 31.9784°S, 122.7332°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6443. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Fraser Range unfurls under a vast, often startlingly blue sky, a landscape defined by a rugged, ancient beauty. It lies 181.6 km south-east of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 105.9 km east-south-east of Higginsville. Here, weathered outcrops of ironstone rise like the bones of the earth, catching the sun and casting long, indigo shadows as the day draws to its close. The terrain is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a mosaic of low, scrubby vegetation – hardy acacias, spinifex, and stunted eucalypts – clinging tenaciously to the sandy, gravelly soil. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, dry scent, a distillation of sunshine and the faint, sweet perfume of native wildflowers that bloom with determined resilience after the infrequent rains. The sheer openness of the country is palpable, a sense of immense space that can feel both liberating and humbling to the traveller.
The story of Fraser Range is one etched into the very character of the land, a narrative of hardy pioneers and the enduring pursuit of sustenance. For generations, this country has been shaped by the pastoral industry, with sheep grazing the sparse but nutritious grasses, a testament to the ingenuity and tenacity of those who chose to call this place home. Echoes of a past mining endeavour can still be discerned in the subtle disturbances of the earth, a reminder of the mineral wealth that once drew hopeful prospectors. While the grand edifices of history are absent, the character of Fraser Range is forged in its quiet persistence, in the unpretentious rhythm of life dictated by the seasons and the unwavering spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by the enduring connection to the land, a deep understanding of its limitations and its occasional generosity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fraser Range, 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 Fraser Range, in the Shire Of Dundas local government area.
Detailed location data for Fraser Range includes the postcode (6443), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dundas), 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 Fraser Range 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. |