Wandina, 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 Wandina, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Wandina |
| 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 | -28.82107 |
| Longitude | 114.63542 |
| Population | 4,039 |
| Density | 1187.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 367 km north-northwest |
Wandina is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,039. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 1187.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 57 m above sea level. It lies approximately 367 km north-northwest of Perth. Wandina is located at 28.8211°S, 114.6354°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.
Wandina stretches across a landscape shaped by the persistent ocean breeze and the ochre tones of the earth. It lies 5.4 km south-south-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 158°T), and is situated 2.8 km south-south-east of Mount Tarcoola. Low-lying scrubland, a hardy tapestry of saltbush and spinifex, gives way to flatter plains where the air often carries a faint, dry tang of minerals. The sky above Wandina is a vast, unbroken canvas, particularly at dusk when it bleeds into hues of bruised plum and faded rose, casting long shadows that soften the starkness of the terrain. The land here feels ancient, a patient observer of the sun's relentless journey across the heavens, and a quiet hum of insect life is the constant soundtrack to its stillness.
Historically, Wandina's character has been forged by its proximity to Geraldton's bustling harbour and its role as a gateway to the hinterland. The local economy has long been intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding wheatbelt, with grain transport and related industries forming a vital part of its heritage. Further inland, the enduring legacy of mining continues to shape the region, leaving its mark on the land and the livelihoods of its people. Wandina itself, while perhaps quieter than its coastal neighbour, embodies a resilient spirit, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring practicalities of living in this sun-drenched corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wandina, 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 Wandina, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Wandina 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 Wandina 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. |