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| Locality | Mills Lake |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gnowangerup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.86044 |
| Longitude | 118.59347 |
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 360.6 km² |
| Elevation | 301 m |
| Postcode | 6336 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 332 km southeast |
Mills Lake is a locality in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 38. The locality covers an area of 360.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 301 m above sea level. It lies approximately 332 km southeast of Perth. Mills Lake is located at 33.8604°S, 118.5935°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6336. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Mills Lake rests in a vast expanse of Western Australian country, a shallow, ephemeral body of water that mirrors the broad, often pale blue sky. It lies 145.2 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 27°T), and is situated 55.0 km east of Gnowangerup. The surrounding landscape is a study in muted colours: ochre earth, grey-green scrub, and the pale gold of dry grasses that shift and whisper in the prevailing winds. Low, weathered hills, remnants of ancient geological forces, form a gentle horizon, their forms softened by the distance and the ever-present haze that seems to cling to the air. This is a place where the sun reigns supreme, its light casting long, stark shadows in the morning and late afternoon, bleaching the colours from the land by midday.
The history of Mills Lake is inextricably tied to the hardy pioneers who sought to tame this land, establishing sheep stations and wheat farms in the hope of prosperity. The local economy here has long been driven by the cycles of agriculture, the success of the harvest dictating the fortunes of the families who have called this district home for generations. While the lake itself is often a dry, dusty basin for much of the year, its presence has shaped the patterns of settlement and land use. The character of Mills Lake is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythm of the land, a subtle strength evident in the weathered fences and the sturdy, unassuming farmhouses.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mills Lake, 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 Mills Lake, in the Shire Of Gnowangerup local government area.
Detailed location data for Mills Lake includes the postcode (6336), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gnowangerup), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Mills Lake 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. |