Pink Lake, 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 Pink Lake, in the Shire Of Esperance local government area.
| Locality | Pink Lake |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Esperance |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.84735 |
| Longitude | 121.81963 |
| Population | 890 |
| Density | 20.2 /km² |
| Area | 44.0 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 6450 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 595 km east-southeast |
Pink Lake is a locality in the Shire Of Esperance local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 890. The locality covers an area of 44.0 km², giving a population density of about 20.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 595 km east-southeast of Perth. Pink Lake is located at 33.8473°S, 121.8196°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6450. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Pink Lake shimmers with an ethereal blush, a saline jewel set against the ochre earth and the vast, pale sky of the south-western coast. It lies 345.7 km south of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 175°T), and is situated 6.5 km west-north-west of Esperance. The landscape here is a symphony of subtle contrasts: the stark, almost lunar beauty of the salt lake itself, its surface often rippled by a dry breeze, gives way to hardy coastal scrub, a resilient tapestry of grey-green foliage that clings to the sandy terrain. Beyond this immediate embrace of the lake, the land rolls gently towards the horizon, a patchwork of cultivated fields where the golden hues of ripening wheat occasionally interrupt the muted tones of the natural vegetation. The air itself carries a faint salinity, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and at dusk, the western sky often bleeds into a spectacular array of fiery colours, casting a warm, transient glow across the pink waters.
The history of Pink Lake is intrinsically linked to the broader narrative of agricultural expansion in this fertile pocket of Western Australia, a region where the bounty of the land has sustained generations. While the lake itself holds a silent, ancient presence, its story as part of a human settlement is relatively recent, tied to the pioneering spirit that carved farms and communities from the wilderness. The local economy still leans heavily on primary industries; vast paddocks of wheat and canola dominate the surrounding countryside, their harvests destined for markets near and far. This agricultural backbone is complemented by a growing tourism interest, drawn by the unique spectacle of Pink Lake and the wider coastal attractions of the region, including pristine beaches and rugged ocean vistas. Sheep grazing also contributes to the pastoral character of the area, their white fleeces dotting the fields like scattered clouds.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pink Lake, 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 Pink Lake, in the Shire Of Esperance local government area.
Detailed location data for Pink Lake includes the postcode (6450), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Esperance), 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 Pink Lake 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. |