Lancelin, 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 Lancelin, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Lancelin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.0224 |
| Longitude | 115.35514 |
| Population | 693 |
| Density | 15.7 /km² |
| Area | 44.0 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 6044 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 114 km north-northwest |
Lancelin is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 693. The locality covers an area of 44.0 km², giving a population density of about 15.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 114 km north-northwest of Perth. Lancelin is located at 31.0224°S, 115.3551°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6044. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lancelin's white sands spill towards a turquoise sea, a vivid contrast to the ochre earth and low, scrubby vegetation that defines its immediate surrounds. It lies 101.3 km north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 33.1 km north-north-west of Gabbadah. The air here carries the persistent, clean scent of salt, a constant reminder of the Indian Ocean's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a crystalline clarity that seems to burnish the dunes and the weathered timber of the jetties. Along the shoreline, the dunes are a restless, shifting landscape, sculpted by winds that blow inland from the vast expanse of water, their crests often dusted with sea spray. The town itself, a collection of low-slung buildings, seems to huddle against the elements, its character forged by the relentless sun and the ocean breezes.
This coastal fringe, historically a place of seasonal camps for Indigenous peoples, was later settled by Europeans drawn to its promise of fishing and, for a time, whaling. The founding of Lancelin as a formal township in the mid-20th century marked a shift towards a more settled existence, though its economy has always retained a strong connection to the sea. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of tourism, particularly for its renowned windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions that harness the reliable ocean winds, and a still-active crayfishing industry. The colourful boats bobbing in the small harbour are a testament to this enduring maritime heritage, a livelihood that has shaped the very rhythm of life in Lancelin, where the day's catch often dictates the pace of the town.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lancelin, 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 Lancelin, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Lancelin includes the postcode (6044), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), 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 Lancelin 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. |