Spalding, 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 Spalding, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Spalding |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Greater Geraldton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.73527 |
| Longitude | 114.63658 |
| Population | 2,045 |
| Density | 463.7 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 376 km north-northwest |
Spalding is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,045. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 463.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 376 km north-northwest of Perth. Spalding is located at 28.7353°S, 114.6366°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6530. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Spalding rests in a landscape where the ochre earth, baked by an unforgiving sun, yields a stubborn, hardy beauty. It lies 5.0 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 9.5 km north of Wandina. The terrain here is a subtle study in muted tones, a gentle rolling of the land that hints at the vastness of the continent without the dramatic pronouncements of harsher climes. Sparse stands of native scrub cling tenaciously to the sandy soil, their silvery-green foliage shimmering in the heat haze, a testament to resilience. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers after a rare rain, a delicate perfume that can transform the starkness into something unexpectedly tender.
The history of Spalding is intrinsically tied to the agricultural aspirations of its settlers, who carved a living from this challenging country by coaxing wheat and barley from its reluctant soil. For decades, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the seasons of planting and harvest, the towering silos a silent monument to that enduring endeavour. While the broader economy of the region now embraces diverse ventures, the spirit of the farmer, the quiet determination to tend the land, still imbues Spalding. The road leading into Spalding, an unadorned strip of tarmac, feels like a pathway to a place where time moves with a more measured cadence, a place where the immense sky seems to hold the accumulated stories of generations who have worked this land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Spalding, 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 Spalding, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Spalding includes the postcode (6530), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Greater Geraldton), 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 Spalding 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. |