Sinclair, 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 Sinclair, in the Shire Of Esperance local government area.
| Locality | Sinclair |
| 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 | -33.86223 |
| Longitude | 121.87374 |
| Population | 837 |
| Density | 543.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 6450 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 600 km east-southeast |
Sinclair is a locality in the Shire Of Esperance local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 837. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 543.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 600 km east-southeast of Perth. Sinclair is located at 33.8622°S, 121.8737°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6450. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Sinclair rests on the edge of a continent, where the ochre earth meets the vast, cerulean sweep of the Southern Ocean. It lies 347.9 km south of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 1.4 km west of Esperance. The landscape here is a study in muted tones and enduring forms; low-lying scrub, resilient to the coastal winds, clings to sandy plains that roll gently towards the sea. The air, perpetually carrying the sharp tang of salt, often hums with the distant cries of seabirds and the ceaseless murmur of the surf, a sound that seems to absorb all other noise. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, a diffused glow that mellows the harshness of the sun and casts long, languid shadows across the sparse vegetation.
The history of Sinclair is inextricably linked to the bounty of the sea and the resilience of the land. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the fishing fleets that venture out into the rich waters, their catches forming the backbone of the community's livelihood. While farming and grazing pursuits have also found a foothold, the ever-present influence of the ocean dictates much of the rhythm of life in Sinclair. The town itself, a collection of sturdy, functional buildings, reflects this practical spirit, a place where people understand the vagaries of weather and the importance of community support. It is a locality that has learned to thrive by respecting the raw power of its natural surroundings, a quiet testament to human persistence against the elements.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sinclair, 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 Sinclair, in the Shire Of Esperance local government area.
Detailed location data for Sinclair 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 Sinclair 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. |