Mckail, 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 Mckail, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Mckail |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.98207 |
| Longitude | 117.83092 |
| Population | 3,358 |
| Density | 339.9 /km² |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 383 km south-southeast |
Mckail is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,358. The locality covers an area of 9.9 km², giving a population density of about 339.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 383 km south-southeast of Perth. Mckail is located at 34.9821°S, 117.8309°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mckail stretches along the southern reaches of Albany’s coastline, a place where the land softens into sandy bays and the air carries the perpetual tang of salt. It lies 7.0 km north-west of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 6.8 km west-north-west of Spencer Park. Here, the terrain rolls gently, a mosaic of coastal scrub, hardy native grasses, and pockets of taller eucalypts that whisper in the sea breeze. The light, particularly as it begins its descent towards the horizon, often washes over the landscape in hues of soft amber and rose, lending a quiet, almost painterly quality to the scene. The beaches are frequently windswept, their sands a pale, fine grain, meeting waters that shift from glassy calm to lively surf depending on the mood of the Southern Ocean.
The history of Mckail is intrinsically linked to Albany’s past as Western Australia’s first European settlement, evolving from early pastoral leases to a more suburban character. Its economy has long benefited from the proximity to the bustling port of Albany, with some of its land still supporting agricultural pursuits that feed into the broader regional market. More recently, Mckail has seen a growth in residential development, attracting those who cherish its coastal lifestyle and access to natural beauty. The distinctiveness of Mckail lies in this harmonious blend of coastal amenity and its understated connection to the wider agricultural and maritime heritage of the region, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to set the pace for daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mckail, 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 Mckail, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Mckail includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Mckail 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. |