The Spectacles, 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 The Spectacles, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
| Locality | The Spectacles |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kwinana |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.22098 |
| Longitude | 115.83772 |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6167 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 30 km south |
The Spectacles is a locality in the City Of Kwinana local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km south of Perth. The Spectacles is located at 32.2210°S, 115.8377°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6167.
The Spectacles present a rugged, windswept expanse where hardy scrub clings to sandy soil, a landscape shaped by the relentless caress of the Indian Ocean. It lies 12.1 km north of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 15.0 km west of Byford. Low, rolling dunes, bleached pale by the sun, give way to patches of tough coastal heath and the occasional, resilient Banksia tree, its gnarled branches reaching outwards as if in perpetual greeting to the sea breeze. The air here carries a distinct tang of salt and the dry, earthy scent of native vegetation, a perfume that intensifies as the sun dips towards the horizon, painting the sky in hues of ochre and soft lavender. The land itself feels ancient, a weathered testament to the elements, with the whisper of the wind through the sparse foliage the dominant sound.
This coastal fringe of The Spectacles holds echoes of a past intertwined with resourcefulness and a deep connection to the sea. Historically, the area was a source of sustenance for Indigenous peoples, a place of seasonal gathering and deep ecological knowledge. Later, the burgeoning industrial heartland of Kwinana grew to the north, its immense scale and economic power a stark contrast to the more elemental character of The Spectacles. While not a centre for mass tourism, its raw, untamed beauty draws those seeking solitude and a connection to the wilder edges of the continent. The local economy, though overshadowed by neighbouring industrial activities, still finds a quiet pulse in the small-scale fishing operations and the hardy individuals who have made their lives on this exposed coastline.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Spectacles, 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 The Spectacles, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
Detailed location data for The Spectacles includes the postcode (6167), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kwinana), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 The Spectacles 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. |