Wedge Island, Shire Of Dandaragan, Western Australia
Wedge Island, 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 Wedge Island, in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area.
| Locality | Wedge Island |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Dandaragan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.82814 |
| Longitude | 115.1883 |
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Postcode | 6044 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 140 km north-northwest |
Wedge Island is a locality in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.1 km². It lies approximately 140 km north-northwest of Perth. Wedge Island is located at 30.8281°S, 115.1883°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6044. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wedge Island, a rugged sentinel of the coast, presents a dramatic tableau where ochre earth crumbles into the restless embrace of the Indian Ocean. It lies 128.1 km north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 26.8 km north-west of Lancelin. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: low, scrub-covered hills, their hardy vegetation clinging stubbornly to sandy soils, descend towards a coastline gnawed by wind and wave. Salt spray, a constant companion, scents the air with a sharp, invigorating tang, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, can cast a pale, ethereal glow upon the exposed rock formations. The beaches are often wide and windswept, their sands a pale gold, strewn with the bleached remnants of marine life, offering a stark, unadorned beauty.
Though its origins are tied to the broader pioneering spirit of the region, Wedge Island's story is one of quiet resilience rather than grand pronouncements. Historically, its economy has been shaped by the sea's bounty, with fishing providing a livelihood for generations of families who understood the moods of these waters intimately. While larger agricultural pursuits dominate the neighbouring inland shires, here the land is too exposed, too unforgiving for extensive farming, lending Wedge Island a distinct character, a focus on the immediate and the tangible. The rhythm of life is dictated by tides and the changing seasons, a far cry from the hurried pulse of more populous centres. The few scattered dwellings, often built to withstand the elements, seem to absorb the vastness of the surrounding landscape, each a small testament to human endurance against the powerful forces of nature.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wedge Island, 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 Wedge Island, in the Shire Of Dandaragan local government area.
Detailed location data for Wedge Island includes the postcode (6044), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Dandaragan), 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 Wedge Island 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. |