Redgate, 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 Redgate, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Redgate |
| 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 | -34.0193 |
| Longitude | 115.02305 |
| Area | 23.8 km² |
| Postcode | 6286 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 243 km south-southwest |
Redgate is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 23.8 km². It lies approximately 243 km south-southwest of Perth. Redgate is located at 34.0193°S, 115.0230°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6286. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Redgate unfurls its coastal charm where the land surrenders to the restless Southern Ocean. It lies 51.0 km south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 216°T), and is situated 6.6 km south-south-west of Margaret River. Here, the air carries the briny tang of salt, a constant companion to the scrubby coastal heath that clings tenaciously to the undulating dunes. Patches of hardy wildflowers, splashes of defiant colour against the muted greens and ochres of the landscape, bloom in season, their delicate petals catching the sharp, clear light that spills across the horizon. The wind, a persistent sculptor, shapes the sparse vegetation and hums a low, resonant song through the coastal grasses, a sound that seems to echo the vastness of the ocean stretching out before it. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: rugged cliffs give way to sheltered coves, and the sand underfoot shifts from firm, packed grains near the water's edge to soft, yielding drifts further inland.
The history of Redgate is written in the resilience of its early settlers and the natural bounty of its surroundings. Before the advent of modern agriculture, this stretch of coast was a place of passage and sustenance, its resources quietly supporting generations. Today, the economy of Redgate is intrinsically tied to the land and sea, with viticulture playing a significant role, its vineyards benefiting from the temperate maritime climate that also blesses the neighbouring Margaret River region. Beyond the vines, the rich soils support grazing, and the ocean continues to offer its harvest, though the fishing fleets are smaller now, a nod to a more traditional way of life. The coastline itself, a magnet for travellers, offers a raw, untamed beauty, a place where the sheer power of nature is on full display, particularly at dusk when the sun bleeds orange and purple into the vast expanse of the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redgate, 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 Redgate, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Redgate includes the postcode (6286), 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 Redgate 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. |