Green Head, 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 Green Head, in the Shire Of Coorow local government area.
| Locality | Green Head |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Coorow |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.07786 |
| Longitude | 115.01014 |
| Population | 282 |
| Density | 2.4 /km² |
| Area | 115.1 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 6514 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 223 km north-northwest |
Green Head is a locality in the Shire Of Coorow local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 282. The locality covers an area of 115.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 223 km north-northwest of Perth. Green Head is located at 30.0779°S, 115.0101°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6514. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Green Head is a coastal settlement where the ochre earth meets the vast, shimmering Indian Ocean. It lies 149.8 km south-south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 165°T), and is situated 25.0 km north-north-west of Jurien Bay. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: low-lying sand dunes, softened by hardy, salt-tolerant vegetation, give way to stretches of pale, fine sand that whisper underfoot with every breeze. The air carries the clean, briny scent of the sea, a constant presence that shapes the very character of Green Head, instilling a quiet resilience in its inhabitants. In the distance, the ocean stretches, an unbroken expanse of blues and greys that shift with the passing clouds, and the quality of light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the land, transforming the ordinary into something profoundly peaceful.
The story of Green Head is one of humble beginnings, primarily shaped by its relationship with the sea and the land. Historically, it was a place for fishermen and those seeking a simpler existence, drawn by the abundant marine life and the promise of a life lived in concert with nature's rhythms. Today, while still a haven for anglers and holidaymakers, the local economy also finds strength in the surrounding agricultural lands, where broadacre farming operations contribute to the region's prosperity. The distinctive rocky headland that gives Green Head its name, a prominent feature against the ocean's sweep, serves as a natural landmark, a silent witness to the passing years and the evolving life of this coastal fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Green Head, 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 Green Head, in the Shire Of Coorow local government area.
Detailed location data for Green Head includes the postcode (6514), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Coorow), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Green Head 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. |