Lake Margarette, 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 Lake Margarette, in the Shire Of Koorda local government area.
| Locality | Lake Margarette |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Koorda |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.68209 |
| Longitude | 117.53183 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 327.8 km² |
| Elevation | 335 m |
| Postcode | 6475 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 212 km northeast |
Lake Margarette is a locality in the Shire Of Koorda local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 327.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 335 m above sea level. It lies approximately 212 km northeast of Perth. Lake Margarette is located at 30.6821°S, 117.5318°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6475. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Lake Margarette shimmers under a vast, pale sky, a saline jewel set within the ochre earth of the Western Australian Wheatbelt. It lies 191.7 km north-east of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 51°T), and is situated 16.1 km north-north-east of Koorda. The land here is a study in subtle contrasts: gently rolling plains are carpeted with hardy native grasses and scattered, resilient eucalypts, their silvery-green leaves rustling in the perpetual breeze. In the distance, the horizon is a clean, sharp line, broken only by the occasional, stoic silhouette of a farmhouse or the rising curve of a grain silo, catching the sun with a dull gleam. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and the faint, mineral tang of the lake’s own breath, a testament to the arid beauty of this country.
The story of Lake Margarette is deeply entwined with the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring spirit of agriculture. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty of wheat and barley, a testament to the hard work of those who have coaxed life from its often-demanding soil. The local economy, though primarily agricultural, also bears the quiet imprint of early pastoralists who grazed sheep across these wide expanses, their presence marked by weathered fences and the ghost of more extensive holdings. While the lake itself is not a hub of commercial activity, its saline waters speak of ancient geological processes, a reminder of the deep time that shaped this landscape long before human settlement. The character of Lake Margarette is one of quiet resilience, a place where life unfolds at a measured pace, dictated by the sun and the soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Margarette, 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 Lake Margarette, in the Shire Of Koorda local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Margarette includes the postcode (6475), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Koorda), 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 Lake Margarette 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. |