Mount Clarence, 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 Mount Clarence, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Mount Clarence |
| 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 | -35.02465 |
| Longitude | 117.89785 |
| Population | 659 |
| Density | 259.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 158 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 390 km south-southeast |
Mount Clarence is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 659. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 259.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 158 m above sea level. It lies approximately 390 km south-southeast of Perth. Mount Clarence is located at 35.0247°S, 117.8979°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.
Mount Clarence rises as a dignified sentinel above the shimmering waters of King George Sound, its slopes cloaked in a mosaic of hardy coastal heath and wind-sculpted eucalypts. It lies 1.3 km east-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 73°T), and is situated 2.2 km south of Spencer Park. From its rounded summit, the panorama unfolds in a symphony of blues and greens: the restless ocean stretching to a hazy horizon, the sheltered embrace of the harbour dotted with bobbing vessels, and the sprawling terracotta rooftops of Albany clinging to the lower inclines. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, and in the late afternoon, a soft, golden light spills across the landscape, deepening the shadows and lending a gentle warmth to the rugged terrain.
The history of Mount Clarence is deeply intertwined with the very origins of Western Australia's first European settlement. It was from these very heights that Captain James Stirling first surveyed the potential of this sheltered bay, an act that would lay the foundation for the city of Albany. For generations, the Indigenous Noongar people knew this land, their connection to the country a thread woven through its ancient spirit. Today, the economic pulse of Mount Clarence beats in rhythm with the sea and the land; fishing fleets bring their bounty to the bustling harbour, while the fertile surrounding countryside yields produce for local markets. Dominating the skyline is the striking architecture of the National Anzac Centre, a poignant monument to sacrifice that draws travellers from across the globe, its presence a powerful echo of the past against the enduring beauty of the present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Clarence, 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 Mount Clarence, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Clarence 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 Mount Clarence 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. |