Molloy Island, 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 Molloy Island, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Molloy Island |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.2687 |
| Longitude | 115.21324 |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6290 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 265 km south-southwest |
Molloy Island is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km². It lies approximately 265 km south-southwest of Perth. Molloy Island is located at 34.2687°S, 115.2132°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6290. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Molloy Island, a sliver of land cradled between the Blackwood River and the Indian Ocean, unfolds a landscape of subtle contrasts. It lies 70.0 km south of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 7.7 km east-north-east of Augusta. The air here carries the brine of the sea, a constant whisper against the rustling leaves of coastal scrub and the darker, denser foliage of riverine forests. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, bleeds a warm, honeyed light across the water, catching the subtle undulations of the land and illuminating the rough textures of weathered bark and the smooth, worn surfaces of driftwood scattered along the foreshore. The character of Molloy Island is one of quiet persistence, a place where the elements shape the terrain with a patient, unhurried hand, leaving behind a mosaic of sand, water, and resilient vegetation.
The history of Molloy Island is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the Blackwood River and the bounty of the surrounding waters. For generations, Indigenous custodians knew this place, its waterways and its shores providing sustenance and passage. Later, European settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the natural harbour, began to establish themselves, their endeavours shaping the island’s early economy, initially through timber milling and later through agriculture. Today, while the echoes of those early industries can still be felt in the weathered jetties and the occasional forgotten track, the primary hum of Molloy Island’s economy is one of quiet tourism and the appreciation of its natural beauty, drawing visitors to its peaceful shores and the opportunities it offers for fishing and enjoying the coastal environment. The island’s distinctiveness lies in its ability to retain a sense of wildness, a feeling of being on the edge of things, where the river meets the sea and the land yields its treasures with a gentle grace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Molloy Island, 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 Molloy Island, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Molloy Island includes the postcode (6290), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), 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 Molloy Island 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. |