South Carnarvon, 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 South Carnarvon, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
| Locality | South Carnarvon |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Carnarvon |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.89812 |
| Longitude | 113.65473 |
| Population | 1,006 |
| Density | 339.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 6701 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 813 km north-northwest |
South Carnarvon is a locality in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,006. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 339.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 813 km north-northwest of Perth. South Carnarvon is located at 24.8981°S, 113.6547°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
South Carnarvon lies on the edge of the world, where the ochre earth surrenders to the vast, restless Indian Ocean. It lies 441.5 km north-north-west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 347°T), and is situated 2.4 km south-west of Carnarvon. The landscape here is a study in stark contrasts: low, scrub-covered rises, often dusted with the fine, pale sand that seems to permeate everything, give way to the immense sweep of the coastline. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and the subtle, dry perfume of native shrubs, hums with a quiet energy, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by the relentless wind and the patient ebb and flow of the tides, a place where the immense silence is broken only by the cry of seabirds and the distant sigh of the surf.
This stretch of coast has long been a vital artery, its history intertwined with the rugged spirit of those who have sought sustenance from its challenging terrain. Originally a place of immense significance to Indigenous custodians, its more recent past is etched with the stories of pearlers and fishermen who navigated these waters, their livelihoods dependent on the bounty of the sea. Today, South Carnarvon’s economy still leans heavily on the ocean's generosity, with fishing fleets operating from its sheltered harbour, bringing in catches that feed the region and beyond. The close-knit character of South Carnarvon is evident in its unhurried pace, a subtle acknowledgement of the elemental forces that shape life here, where the rhythm of the tides dictates much of the day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Carnarvon, 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 South Carnarvon, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
Detailed location data for South Carnarvon includes the postcode (6701), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Carnarvon), 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 South Carnarvon 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. |