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| Locality | Lake Clifton |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Waroona |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.85232 |
| Longitude | 115.72507 |
| Population | 656 |
| Density | 8.2 /km² |
| Area | 79.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6215 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 101 km south |
Lake Clifton is a locality in the Shire Of Waroona local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 656. The locality covers an area of 79.5 km², giving a population density of about 8.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 101 km south of Perth. Lake Clifton is located at 32.8523°S, 115.7251°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6215. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lake Clifton rests on a coastal plain, its character shaped by the proximity of the Indian Ocean and the vastness of its own namesake body of water. It lies 36.5 km south of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 181°T), and is situated 14.9 km west of Waroona. The landscape here is a subtle interplay of sandy soil and hardy vegetation, where the air carries a faint, briny tang that hints at the ocean's breath. Ancient tuart trees, their gnarled limbs reaching skyward like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over patches of coastal heath, their leaves a muted, dusty green. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, washing over the land in hues of pale gold and lavender, making the shadows stretch long and languid across the flat terrain.
The story of Lake Clifton is one of quiet perseverance, intimately tied to the fertile soils that have long sustained agriculture and grazing. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty of produce, a steady rhythm of sowing and reaping that underpins the local economy. This agricultural heritage is etched into the very character of Lake Clifton, evident in the weathered farmhouses and the endless horizons of paddocks. The town itself, a modest collection of buildings, serves as a vital hub for the surrounding farms, a place where the concerns of the harvest are discussed over a cup of tea and where the seasons dictate the pace of life. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Lake Clifton holds a distinct allure for those who appreciate the enduring beauty of a landscape shaped by both nature and human endeavour.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Lake Clifton, Western Australia. 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 Lake Clifton, in the Shire Of Waroona local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Clifton includes the postcode (6215), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Waroona), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Lake Clifton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |