Scott River, 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 Scott River, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Scott River |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.26306 |
| Longitude | 115.27802 |
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 138.6 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6288 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 263 km south-southwest |
Scott River 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 54. The locality covers an area of 138.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 263 km south-southwest of Perth. Scott River is located at 34.2631°S, 115.2780°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6288. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Scott River lies like a whispered secret at the edge of the continent, a landscape where the southern ocean’s insistent breath shapes the dune country and the river itself carves a sinuous path through coastal heath and peppermint woodland. It lies 68.5 km south of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 13.3 km east-north-east of Augusta. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of wetlands and the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the nearby sea’s vastness. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can be surprisingly bright, illuminating the subtle greens and browns of the scrub and the dark, reflective surface of the river, which often appears as a sliver of polished obsidian winding towards the horizon. The terrain is a gentle undulation, punctuated by the occasional rise of sandy soil supporting hardy native flora, and the overall impression is one of quiet resilience, a place where life has learned to adapt to the elements.
Historically, the Scott River region was a land of promise and struggle for early European settlers, its fertile pockets attracting those who sought to cultivate the soil and graze livestock, though the isolation and challenging conditions were ever-present. The local economy today remains deeply tied to the land, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, particularly dairy and beef farming, that benefits from the rich, alluvial soils and reliable rainfall. Beyond the pastures, the proximity to the coast has fostered a growing tourism sector, drawing visitors to the pristine beaches and the natural beauty of the surrounding national parks, while the broader Shire of Augusta Margaret River is world-renowned for its exceptional wines. The Scott River itself, a vital artery for local ecosystems and a source of freshwater, provides a distinctive character to this corner of Western Australia, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of life and the enduring connection to the land remains paramount.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scott River, 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 Scott River, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Scott River includes the postcode (6288), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Scott River 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. |