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| Locality | West Lyons River |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Upper Gascoyne |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -24.27216 |
| Longitude | 116.09561 |
| Area | 20035.9 km² |
| Postcode | 6705 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 854 km north |
West Lyons River is a locality in the Shire Of Upper Gascoyne local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 20035.9 km². It lies approximately 854 km north of Perth. West Lyons River is located at 24.2722°S, 116.0956°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6705. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
West Lyons River lies as a quiet punctuation mark in the vast, ochre expanse of the Gascoyne. It lies 522.0 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 124.7 km north-east of Gascoyne Junction. The land here is a study in subtle shifts of colour, from the muted greens of hardy scrub that cling to the sandy plains to the deep, resonant red of the earth itself, a colour that deepens to a burnished copper as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent. Sparse mulga and spinifex dominate the landscape, a testament to the resilience of life in this arid country, punctuated by the occasional, surprising burst of wildflowers after a rare rainfall. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the eucalypts and the ancient, sun-baked stones.
The history of West Lyons River is deeply entwined with the pastoral industry, a legacy carried forward by families who have worked this land for generations, their livelihoods carved from the tough, unforgiving soil. Sheep grazing remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the wool a fine, pale thread against the ruddy backdrop. While not a hub of bustling activity, West Lyons River possesses a distinct character, shaped by the immense distances and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The slow rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a pace that allows for contemplation and a profound connection to the raw beauty of the Australian outback.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of West Lyons River, Western Australia. 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 Lyons River, in the Shire Of Upper Gascoyne local government area.
Detailed location data for West Lyons River includes the postcode (6705), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Upper Gascoyne), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Lyons River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |