Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, in the City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area.
| Locality | Williamstown |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.73706 |
| Longitude | 121.4833 |
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 30.8 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 387 m |
| Postcode | 6430 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 551 km east-northeast |
Williamstown is a locality in the City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 135. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 30.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 387 m above sea level. It lies approximately 551 km east-northeast of Perth. Williamstown is located at 30.7371°S, 121.4833°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6430. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Williamstown rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the red earth stretches to meet a sky that often burns a fierce, unwavering blue. It lies 2.1 km north-east of Kalgoorlie, WA (from Kalgoorlie, WA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 4.2 km north of Boulder. The landscape is one of subtle undulation, punctuated by hardy, low-lying scrub and the occasional resilient acacia, their sparse foliage offering little shade against the relentless sun. The air here carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the ancient geology that lies just beneath the surface. Even the wind, when it gusts, seems to whisper secrets of dust and distance, stirring the fine grit that settles on everything.
The story of Williamstown is deeply entwined with the rich mineral veins that first drew people to this part of the country. For generations, the economy of Williamstown has been shaped by the relentless pursuit of gold, the echoes of pickaxes and the hum of machinery a persistent undertone to daily life. This legacy is evident in the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture of its older buildings, constructed to withstand both the harsh climate and the passage of time. While the boom and bust cycles of mining have left their mark, a resilient spirit persists, with residents finding sustenance in neighbouring agricultural pursuits and a quiet pride in their enduring connection to this land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, in the City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder local government area.
Detailed location data for Williamstown includes the postcode (6430), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder), 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 Williamstown 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. |