Newdegate, 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 Newdegate, in the Shire Of Lake Grace local government area.
| Locality | Newdegate |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Lake Grace |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.08535 |
| Longitude | 119.02446 |
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 297.6 km² |
| Elevation | 294 m |
| Postcode | 6355 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 322 km east-southeast |
Newdegate is a locality in the Shire Of Lake Grace local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 157. The locality covers an area of 297.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 294 m above sea level. It lies approximately 322 km east-southeast of Perth. Newdegate is located at 33.0853°S, 119.0245°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6355. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Newdegate rests in a landscape painted with the muted ochres and soft greens of the Western Australian wheatbelt. It lies 240.2 km north-north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 55.0 km east of Lake Grace. Vast, flat plains stretch to a horizon that seems to hold its breath under an immense sky, the land here a study in subtle variations of soil colour and the low-lying resilience of native scrub. Sun-bleached grasses whisper secrets to the passing breeze, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost dusty sweetness, a perfume of sun-warmed earth and distant eucalyptus. The character of Newdegate is etched into this openness, a quiet strength born of enduring the elements, a place where the scale of nature dwarfs human endeavor, yet where human lives are deeply rooted.
The story of Newdegate is intrinsically tied to the dream of making this country bloom, a testament to the pioneering spirit that carved a life from the challenging terrain. Established as a farming district, its economy has long been anchored by the golden bounty of wheat and barley, the grain silos standing like silent sentinels against the sky, a constant reminder of the land's generous, if hard-won, harvest. This agricultural pulse dictates the rhythm of life, from the seasonal bursts of activity to the steady, unhurried pace between crops. The nearby Lake Grace, a salt lake that can transform from a shimmering expanse to a stark white canvas depending on the season, offers a unique natural counterpoint to the cultivated fields, a reminder of the region's ancient geological past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newdegate, 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 Newdegate, in the Shire Of Lake Grace local government area.
Detailed location data for Newdegate includes the postcode (6355), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Lake Grace), 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 Newdegate 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. |