Meadow, 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 Meadow, in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area.
| Locality | Meadow |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Shark Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -26.82074 |
| Longitude | 114.64066 |
| Area | 833.8 km² |
| Postcode | 6532 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 582 km north-northwest |
Meadow is a locality in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 833.8 km². It lies approximately 582 km north-northwest of Perth. Meadow is located at 26.8207°S, 114.6407°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6532. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Meadow rests on a broad expanse of ochre earth, where the land gently slopes towards the distant, shimmering expanse of the ocean. It lies 217.4 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 1°T), and is situated 104.5 km north-north-east of Kalbarri. The character of this place is defined by the low, hardy scrub that clings to the sandy soil, a testament to the persistent sun and the scarce, yet precious, rainfall. A quiet wind, carrying the faint, briny scent of the sea, whispers through the sparse vegetation, rustling leaves that have learned to conserve moisture, their colours muted to shades of grey-green and pale brown. The sky here is an immense, boundless canvas, often a piercing, crystalline blue during the day, softening to hues of lavender and rose as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows across the landscape.
Historically, Meadow has been a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought sustenance from its challenging terrain. Its economic lifeblood has long been tied to the land, with sheep grazing on the sparse pastures and the occasional hardy crop coaxed from the soil. The proximity to the coast, though not immediately apparent in the inland setting, has always been a subtle influence, hinting at a broader connection to the sea. Travellers passing through Meadow might notice the weathered, low-slung buildings, their colours bleached by the relentless sun, reflecting a practical approach to life, where utility and resilience are prized above all else. The very air here seems to hold a quiet patience, a slow unfolding of days that mirrors the steady, unhurried pace of life in this corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meadow, 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 Meadow, in the Shire Of Shark Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Meadow includes the postcode (6532), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Shark Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Meadow 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. |