Yakamia, 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 Yakamia, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Yakamia |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00214 |
| Longitude | 117.88141 |
| Population | 2,760 |
| Density | 838.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 388 km south-southeast |
Yakamia is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,760. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 838.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 388 km south-southeast of Perth. Yakamia is located at 35.0021°S, 117.8814°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yakamia breathes the salty air of the southern coast, a landscape where rolling hills, softened by eons of wind and rain, slope gently towards the shimmering expanse of the ocean. It lies 2.9 km north of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 355°T), and is situated 1.7 km west of Spencer Park. The earth here, a rich ochre, crumbles readily underfoot, hinting at the ancient geology that underpins this part of Western Australia. Patches of hardy native bush, a resilient tapestry of greens and greys, cling to the slopes, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound in the persistent breeze. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows, imbuing the very air with a golden hue that makes the familiar contours of the land seem new and freshly drawn.
The story of Yakamia is intrinsically tied to the broader narrative of Albany, its neighbouring port, a place of deep historical significance as one of the earliest European settlements in the colony. While the bustling harbour has always drawn the eye, Yakamia has quietly cultivated its own economic identity, often linked to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region. Generations of families have worked the land, a continuation of the pastoral traditions that shaped this part of the country, their efforts reflected in the neat fences and well-tended paddocks that punctuate the natural terrain. The economy here, though not defined by a single overwhelming industry, has found strength in diversification, with the proximity to Albany's commercial hub fostering a practical, grounded approach to life, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of the daily ebb and flow.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yakamia, 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 Yakamia, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Yakamia includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Yakamia 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. |