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| Locality | Middleton Beach |
| 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 | -35.02423 |
| Longitude | 117.91125 |
| Population | 853 |
| Density | 1137.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 391 km south-southeast |
Middleton Beach is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 853. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 1137.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 391 km south-southeast of Perth. Middleton Beach is located at 35.0242°S, 117.9112°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.
Middleton Beach stretches along the southern coastline, a broad expanse of pale sand meeting the restless, grey-blue waters of King George Sound. It lies 2.5 km east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 2.4 km south-south-east of Spencer Park. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the sand underfoot shifts with a fine, dry whisper. Behind the beach, low, scrub-covered dunes give way to a gentle rise of land, studded with hardy coastal vegetation that leans into the prevailing winds. The sky overhead is often a vast, unbroken dome, the sunlight glinting off the water and casting a pale, ethereal glow on the shore, particularly as the day begins to soften towards evening. The character of Middleton Beach is one of open, unpretentious beauty, a place where the elements hold sway and the land meets the sea with a quiet, enduring strength.
The history of Middleton Beach is intrinsically linked to the founding of Albany, Australia's first European settlement, and its role as a vital harbour. For centuries, this sheltered bay served as a natural anchorage, a point of arrival and departure for ships navigating these southern waters. The local economy, initially built on whaling and timber, eventually diversified, with agriculture and later tourism becoming significant contributors. Today, the precinct surrounding Middleton Beach thrives on its appeal as a popular recreational spot, drawing locals and travellers alike to its shores for swimming, fishing, and leisurely strolls. The historic precinct nearby hints at the enduring colonial past, while the modern amenities speak to a present focused on enjoying the natural assets, a subtle layering of time evident in the very air.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Middleton Beach, Western Australia. 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 Middleton Beach, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Middleton Beach 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 Middleton Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |