Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, in the Shire Of Sandstone local government area.
| Locality | Sandstone |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Sandstone |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -28.42341 |
| Longitude | 119.24654 |
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 32605.2 km² |
| Elevation | 533 m |
| Postcode | 6639 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 510 km northeast |
Sandstone is a locality in the Shire Of Sandstone local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 109. The locality covers an area of 32605.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 533 m above sea level. It lies approximately 510 km northeast of Perth. Sandstone is located at 28.4234°S, 119.2465°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6639. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Sandstone’s heart beats a steady rhythm against a canvas of ochre earth and boundless sky. It lies 336.5 km north-west of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 148.8 km west-south-west of Leinster. The land here rolls in gentle, sun-baked waves, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mulga and acacia, their leaves a muted symphony of greens and greys against the vast, pale blue expanse. In the hush of late afternoon, the very air seems to thicken, carrying the faint, dry scent of heat and the whisper of ancient dust, while the light, as it bleeds towards the horizon, paints the landscape in hues of rose and molten gold, imbuing the sparse vegetation with a fleeting, ethereal glow. The terrain itself, a testament to eons of patient erosion, offers a stark, unadorned beauty, a place where the raw elements of earth and sky are laid bare for all to witness.
The story of Sandstone is etched into its very foundations, a narrative of resilience and enterprise deeply entwined with the earth's bounty. For generations, this region has echoed with the clang of pickaxes and the rumble of machinery, its economy forged in the crucible of gold mining, a pursuit that drew hopeful souls and shaped the character of the settlement. Remnants of this golden past still dot the landscape, silent sentinels to fortunes sought and dreams pursued, their presence a constant reminder of the pioneering spirit that first took root here. Beyond the allure of gold, the vast, open country surrounding Sandstone supports a hardy pastoral industry, where sheep and cattle graze on the sparse but nutritious vegetation, their wool and meat contributing to the enduring economic lifeblood of this remote corner of Western Australia. The quiet hum of daily life in Sandstone is a gentle counterpoint to the grander forces of nature and history, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this sun-drenched land home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, in the Shire Of Sandstone local government area.
Detailed location data for Sandstone includes the postcode (6639), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Sandstone), 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 Sandstone 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. |