Strathalbyn, 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 Strathalbyn, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Strathalbyn |
| 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 | -28.74878 |
| Longitude | 114.64517 |
| Population | 1,193 |
| Density | 718.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 375 km north-northwest |
Strathalbyn is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,193. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 718.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 375 km north-northwest of Perth. Strathalbyn is located at 28.7488°S, 114.6452°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.
Strathalbyn rests on the edge of a landscape that breathes the dry, golden air of the Mid West, where the earth, a rich ochre, rolls gently towards a horizon that seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 4.2 km north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 8.1 km north of Wandina. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a land shaped by ancient forces and the relentless, quiet work of wind and sun. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the soil, its muted greens and greys a testament to resilience, punctuated by the occasional splash of colour from wildflowers after a rare, welcome rain. The light, especially in the late afternoon, washes over the land with a soft, diffused glow, turning the dust motes dancing in the air into a fleeting, ethereal spectacle.
The story of Strathalbyn is one of hardy pioneers who saw potential in this challenging country, establishing a livelihood from the land’s bounty. The local economy, historically tied to broadacre farming and grazing, still carries the echo of those early days, with grain trucking and livestock transport forming a constant hum on the roads. While not a bustling hub, Strathalbyn possesses a quiet character, a self-reliance born of its distance from larger centres. Its distinctive feature is this very sense of quiet endurance, a place where life unfolds at a measured pace, marked by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Strathalbyn, 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 Strathalbyn, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Strathalbyn 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 Strathalbyn 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. |