Meda, 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 Meda, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
| Locality | Meda |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.26901 |
| Longitude | 124.00569 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 4240.6 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 6728 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1827 km north-northeast |
Meda is a locality in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 4240.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1827 km north-northeast of Perth. Meda is located at 17.2690°S, 124.0057°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6728. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Meda rests on the edge of a vast, ancient land, where the ochre earth meets an endless, pale blue sky. It lies 908.4 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 233°T), and is situated 33.6 km east-north-east of Derby. The landscape here is a study in subtle, enduring beauty, characterised by low, weathered hills that ripple towards the horizon, their slopes often cloaked in sparse, hardy scrub and the occasional stoic acacia. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a constant companion that seems to bake the very essence of the land into its being, and at dusk, the light softens, casting long, bruised shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the rolling terrain. The ground underfoot is often a mix of loose stones and fine, red dust, a texture that speaks of millennia of wind and sun.
Historically, Meda's existence is tied to the ebb and flow of resource extraction and the resilient spirit of those who sought their fortune in this remote corner of the Kimberley. For generations, the land has been a source of sustenance and livelihood, its bounty carefully managed by those who understand its delicate balance. While not a bustling hub, Meda holds its own quiet significance, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun's arc and the needs of the land. The local economy, though modest, is deeply rooted in the region's natural assets, with a focus on industries that can thrive in this challenging, yet rewarding, environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meda, 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 Meda, in the Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley local government area.
Detailed location data for Meda includes the postcode (6728), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley), 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 Meda 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. |