Wooramel, 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 Wooramel, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
| Locality | Wooramel |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Carnarvon |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.68849 |
| Longitude | 114.50537 |
| Area | 7774.0 km² |
| Postcode | 6701 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 709 km north |
Wooramel is a locality in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 7774.0 km². It lies approximately 709 km north of Perth. Wooramel is located at 25.6885°S, 114.5054°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Wooramel lies under a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath, a landscape painted in ochres and muted greens where the land surrenders to the sea in a series of shallow inlets and broad, sandy shores. It lies 343.4 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 101.1 km east-north-east of Denham. The air here carries the faint, briny kiss of the ocean, a constant, gentle reminder of its proximity, and the light, especially as the day wanes, softens the harsh edges of the scrub, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the flat terrain. The character of Wooramel is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the tides, where the occasional rumble of a passing truck breaks the profound stillness. Everywhere, the earth is a tapestry of textures, from the fine, powdery dust that coats everything to the coarser grains of sand that shift with the sea breeze.
The history of Wooramel is intrinsically tied to the pastoral leases that once defined this corner of the country, vast sheep stations that carved out an existence from this dry, sun-drenched land, their legacy whispered in the weathered structures and the enduring spirit of the people who still call Wooramel home. Today, while grazing remains a significant part of the local economy, the region also draws sustenance from the rich marine life of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, with fishing and tourism playing increasingly vital roles. Travellers often stop at Wooramel to experience the unique artesian bore, a startling surge of cool, fresh water that offers a welcome respite from the heat, a testament to the hidden abundance beneath the arid surface, and a popular stop for those journeying along the coastal highway.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wooramel, 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 Wooramel, in the Shire Of Carnarvon local government area.
Detailed location data for Wooramel includes the postcode (6701), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Carnarvon), 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 Wooramel 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. |