Waggrakine, 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 Waggrakine, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Waggrakine |
| 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 | -28.69276 |
| Longitude | 114.66519 |
| Population | 2,330 |
| Density | 74.6 /km² |
| Area | 31.2 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 380 km north-northwest |
Waggrakine is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,330. The locality covers an area of 31.2 km², giving a population density of about 74.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 380 km north-northwest of Perth. Waggrakine is located at 28.6928°S, 114.6652°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.
Waggrakine unfolds across a landscape that is more a soft sigh than a dramatic pronouncement, a gentle swell of ochre earth meeting a sky that often burns a brilliant, unwavering blue. It lies 10.5 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 28°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-north-east of Wandina. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, where hardy native scrub clings to the contours, its muted greens and browns offering a quiet resilience against the vastness. Occasional stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the horizon, their shade a welcome respite on days when the sun presses down with an insistent warmth. The air carries the dry, mineral scent of the land, a fragrance that speaks of deep roots and the patient cycles of the seasons.
The history of Waggrakine is tied to the broader story of the Mid West, a region shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate this often-challenging country. Early endeavours here were largely agricultural, with the rich, dark soils proving fertile ground for wheat and other grains, the success of which was measured in the golden waves that rippled across the paddocks during harvest. While the immediate vicinity of Waggrakine itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is a reflection of the hardworking populace that has long sustained the region’s economy, a quiet diligence evident in the neat lines of farms and the steady, unhurried pace of life. The proximity to the larger centres of the coast also lends a certain practical outlook, a connection to the ebb and flow of commerce and the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waggrakine, 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 Waggrakine, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Waggrakine 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 Waggrakine 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. |