Map of Western Australia (WA) – Cities, Regions & Location Guide

This page provides a map of Western Australia with a clear reference to major cities, regions, and geographic features. It is designed for education, travel planning, and general reference use. For a national overview, see our map of Australia.

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This map highlights Western Australia’s position within Australia, including coastal areas, major cities, and inland regions.

Where Is Western Australia Located on the Map?

Western Australia (WA) occupies the entire western third of Australia and is the country’s largest state by land area. It has a long Indian Ocean coastline, vast inland regions, major mining areas, and a mix of coastal and desert landscapes.

• North: Timor Sea
• West: Indian Ocean
• South: Southern Ocean
• East: Northern Territory and South Australia

Major Cities & Towns in Western Australia

Western Australia includes major coastal cities, inland centres, tourism hubs, and mining towns. Some of the best-known places on a map of WA include:

• Perth — state capital and largest city
• Fremantle — historic port city near Perth
• Mandurah — coastal city south of Perth
• Bunbury — major South West centre
• Geraldton — important Mid West coastal city
• Kalgoorlie–Boulder — major Goldfields city
• Albany — key Great Southern coastal city
• Broome — well-known Kimberley tourism town
• Karratha — major Pilbara regional centre
• Port Hedland — significant port and mining town

Western Australia Regions

Western Australia is commonly described using broad geographic, administrative, and economic regions.

• Perth Metropolitan: Perth, Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham
• South West: Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River
• Great Southern: Albany, Denmark
• Wheatbelt: Northam, Merredin
• Mid West: Geraldton and surrounding areas
• Goldfields–Esperance: Kalgoorlie, Esperance
• Pilbara: Karratha, Port Hedland
• Kimberley: Broome, Derby and northern communities

Key Geographic Features in Western Australia

• Nullarbor Plain — vast arid limestone plateau
• Great Sandy Desert — large desert region in northern WA
• Great Victoria Desert — remote desert landscape in southern inland WA
• Ningaloo Reef — major reef and tourism area on the northwest coast
• Shark Bay — World Heritage-listed coastal region

What Is Western Australia Known For?

• Perth — one of the most isolated major cities in the world
• Mining and resources — especially the Pilbara and Goldfields regions
• Tourism — destinations such as Broome, Margaret River, Ningaloo Reef and Albany
• Large distances — WA is famous for its vast size and remote inland areas
• Coastline and natural features — including reefs, deserts, beaches and rugged outback landscapes

Map of Western Australia (External Resources)

• Western Australia Government – Maps & Geographic Information
• Geoscience Australia – National & State Maps
• OpenStreetMap – Western Australia
• Google Maps – Western Australia

Related Maps & Location Guides

• Map of Australia
• Map of Perth
• Map of New South Wales
• Map of Queensland

Western Australia Map FAQs

• Is Western Australia the largest state?
  Yes. Western Australia is the largest Australian state by land area.
• Where is Perth located on the map?
  Perth is located on the southwest coast of Western Australia along the Indian Ocean.
• What regions are in Western Australia?
  Major WA regions include Perth, South West, Wheatbelt, Mid West, Goldfields–Esperance, Pilbara and Kimberley.

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