Paynesville, 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 Paynesville, in the Shire Of Mount Magnet local government area.
| Locality | Paynesville |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mount Magnet |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.05192 |
| Longitude | 118.33614 |
| Area | 3329.6 km² |
| Postcode | 6638 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 495 km north-northeast |
Paynesville is a locality in the Shire Of Mount Magnet local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 3329.6 km². It lies approximately 495 km north-northeast of Perth. Paynesville is located at 28.0519°S, 118.3361°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6638. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Paynesville rests on the Gippsland Lakes, a sprawling network of freshwater and saltwater bodies that shimmer under the expansive skies of Victoria’s southeast. It lies 372.8 km east-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 78°T), and is situated 44.3 km east of Mount Magnet. Here, the land breathes with a quiet, almost languid grace, where the horizon is often a soft blur of distant hills meeting the pale blue of the water. The air carries a faint, briny tang, a constant reminder of the lakes' proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the water in molten gold, painting the weathered fishing boats and the tidy foreshore with a warm, ephemeral glow. Gum trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, stand sentinel along the water's edge, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the gentle pulse of the tides.
The history of Paynesville is intimately tied to the very waters that define it, a story of pioneers and fishermen who found their fortunes in the bounty of the lakes. Once a thriving centre for the fishing industry, the echoes of that past linger in the nets drying in the sun and the sturdy, salt-kissed jetties that jut out into the water. Today, while fishing remains a cherished tradition, the economy of Paynesville has broadened to embrace the allure of its unique aquatic landscape, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of its waterways. The iconic McMillan Strait, a vital channel connecting the various lakes and the sea, serves as a constant artery of life, bustling with pleasure craft and the occasional working vessel, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paynesville, 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 Paynesville, in the Shire Of Mount Magnet local government area.
Detailed location data for Paynesville includes the postcode (6638), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mount Magnet), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Paynesville 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. |