Prevelly, 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 Prevelly, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Prevelly |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97738 |
| Longitude | 114.99113 |
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 86.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6285 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 240 km south-southwest |
Prevelly is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 202. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 86.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 240 km south-southwest of Perth. Prevelly is located at 33.9774°S, 114.9911°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6285. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Prevelly rests where the land exhales a salty breath, a coastal fringe of windswept dunes and ochre earth that tumbles towards the restless Indian Ocean. It lies 49.3 km south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 6.0 km west-south-west of Margaret River. The air here hums with the ceaseless conversation of the surf, a deep, resonant murmur that underpins the quiet rustle of hardy coastal scrub and the occasional cry of a seabird wheeling against a sky that can shift from an almost luminous turquoise to a bruised, dramatic grey within the space of an afternoon. The terrain is a study in gentle slopes and sudden drops, leading down to stretches of pale sand that gleam under the potent Western Australian sun, a stark contrast to the darker, more ancient rock formations that punctuate the coastline, offering glimpses of the earth's deep history. Even in the stillest moments, a subtle energy seems to emanate from the ocean, a powerful, elemental force that shapes the very character of Prevelly.
This stretch of coast, long a place of solace and sustenance, now thrives on a dual economy of viticulture and tourism, its rolling hinterland a patchwork of meticulously tended vineyards that yield some of the region's finest wines, their grapes ripening under the same sun that warms the surfers’ skin. The legacy of earlier pioneers, who saw potential in this rugged yet beautiful land, is still visible in the weathered fences and the occasional old farmhouse, whispering tales of a time when life here was perhaps a little more solitary, a little more defined by the caprices of the sea and the seasons. Today, Prevelly draws travellers seeking the raw beauty of the coast and the sophisticated pleasures of Margaret River wine country, a harmonious blend of wild nature and cultivated artistry, where the scent of salt spray mingles with the subtle perfume of ripening grapes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Prevelly, 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 Prevelly, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Prevelly includes the postcode (6285), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Prevelly 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. |