West End, 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 West End, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | West End |
| 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 | -28.77797 |
| Longitude | 114.58625 |
| Population | 598 |
| Density | 258.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 373 km north-northwest |
West End is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 598. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 258.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 373 km north-northwest of Perth. West End is located at 28.7780°S, 114.5863°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.
West End unfolds as a sun-drenched fringe of the coastline, where the land gently slopes towards the vast, shimmering Indian Ocean. It lies 2.7 km west of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 265°T), and is situated 6.8 km north-west of Wandina. Its character is shaped by the relentless, salt-tinged breeze that whispers through hardy coastal scrub and the low-slung, resilient buildings that seem to hunker down against the elements. The terrain here is a subtle blend of sandy flats and low rises, punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant green from cultivated gardens, a tenacious defiance against the arid backdrop. Even the light seems to possess a peculiar clarity, particularly in the late afternoon when it burnishes the rooftops and casts long, languid shadows across the dusty streets.
Historically, West End's fortunes have been intrinsically linked to the sea, its early days marked by a small fishing fleet and the rudimentary processing of its bounty. While the larger harbour nearby draws most of the commercial traffic, West End retains a quieter, more intimate connection to the ocean's ebb and flow. The local economy, though diversified now, still carries echoes of this maritime past, with a scattering of boat repair yards and seafood vendors hinting at the generations who made their living from the deep. The area has grown steadily, absorbing the expansion of its neighbouring suburbs, yet it holds a distinct sense of place, a quiet resilience that speaks of a community accustomed to the rhythms of the coast and the enduring spirit required to thrive on this sun-baked edge of the continent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West End, 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 West End, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for West End 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 West End 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. |