Greenough, 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 Greenough, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Greenough |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Greater Geraldton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.92013 |
| Longitude | 114.71735 |
| Population | 282 |
| Density | 4.2 /km² |
| Area | 67.4 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6532 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 354 km north-northwest |
Greenough is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 282. The locality covers an area of 67.4 km², giving a population density of about 4.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 354 km north-northwest of Perth. Greenough is located at 28.9201°S, 114.7173°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6532. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Greenough unfolds as a broad expanse of ochre earth, where the land exhales a dry, mineral scent under a sky that stretches, vast and unwavering. It lies 18.9 km south-south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 13.6 km south-east of Wandina. Low, scrubby vegetation, a resilient tapestry of muted greens and browns, clings to the gentle slopes and flat plains, punctuated by the occasional hardy acacia or the stark silhouette of a distant gum tree. The air, carrying the whisper of the sea from the nearby coast, possesses a fine, almost imperceptible grit that settles on everything, a constant reminder of the arid embrace of the country. Sunlight, when it is strong, bleaches the colours from the landscape, rendering the world in shades of pale gold and dusty grey, but at dawn and dusk, it ignites the horizon with a fleeting, breathtaking fire, painting the clouds in hues of rose and amethyst.
This is a place where the echoes of early pastoralism still resonate, where the Greenough River, a serpentine ribbon of life, has shaped the very character of the region for generations. The fertile flats along its course have long been the heart of agricultural endeavour, yielding grain that journeys to distant markets, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Historic homesteads, their stone walls weathered by sun and wind, stand as silent witnesses to a pioneering past, their stories woven into the fabric of Greenough’s identity. Though the rhythm of life here is measured and unhurried, a quiet industry underpins its existence, a blend of farming, grazing, and the steady flow of travellers drawn to the raw beauty of the coastline and the unique charm of this Western Australian locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenough, 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 Greenough, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Greenough includes the postcode (6532), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Greater Geraldton), 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 Greenough 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. |