Current Date And Time In Western Australia, Australia
Monday, 27 July 2026
13:30:31 AEST
Capital: Perth
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 3,008,700
Area: 2,527,013.00 km²
State Code: WA
Find states and regions closest to Western Australia in Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Australia and Australia And Oceania.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Australia
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Western Australia from our regional database:
| Capital City | Perth |
| Total Population | 3,008,700 |
| Land Area | 2,527,013 km² |
| Population Density | 0.71 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -27.6728° N |
| Center Longitude | 121.6283° E |
| Average Elevation | 448 m (1,470 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cocos Islands | 769 mi | 1,237 km | 668 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Christmas Island | 769 mi | 1,237 km | 668 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Northern Territory | 892 mi | 1,436 km | 775 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| South Australia | 896 mi | 1,443 km | 778 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Oecusse | 1,281 mi | 2,062 km | 1,113 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Cova Lima | 1,294 mi | 2,082 km | 1,123 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Bobonaro | 1,310 mi | 2,109 km | 1,138 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| East Nusa Tenggara | 1,314 mi | 2,115 km | 1,141 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Ainaro | 1,315 mi | 2,116 km | 1,142 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Manufahi | 1,318 mi | 2,121 km | 1,144 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Australia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Australia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Timor Leste | 1,251 mi | 2,013 km | 1,086 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 mi | 2,370 km | 1,279 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Solomon Islands | 2,040 mi | 3,282 km | 1,771 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| New Caledonia | 2,041 mi | 3,285 km | 1,773 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Christmas Island | 2,104 mi | 3,387 km | 1,827 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Western Australia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia (You) | Australia | 3,008,700 | 2,527,013 | 0.71 |
| Northern Territory | Australia | 249,345 | 1,347,791 | 0.15 |
| South Australia | Australia | 1,815,485 | 984,321 | 1.02 |
| Oecusse | Timor Leste | — | 814 | — |
| Cova Lima | Timor Leste | — | 1,199 | — |
| Bobonaro | Timor Leste | — | 1,378 | — |
| East Nusa Tenggara | Indonesia | 5,600,000 | 48,718 | 114.90 |
| Ainaro | Timor Leste | — | 803 | — |
| Manufahi | Timor Leste | — | 1,333 | — |
| Ermera | Timor Leste | — | 757 | — |
| Aileu | Timor Leste | — | 736 | — |
How does Western Australia rank within Australia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Western Australia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 8,130,115 |
| Victoria | 7,012,962 |
| Queensland | 5,647,468 |
| Western Australia ⭐ | 3,008,700 |
| South Australia | 1,815,485 |
| Tasmania | 571,165 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 455,869 |
| Northern Territory | 249,345 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western Australia ⭐ | 2,527,013 |
| Queensland | 1,729,742 |
| Northern Territory | 1,347,791 |
| South Australia | 984,321 |
| New South Wales | 801,150 |
| Tasmania | 68,401 |
| Victoria | 10,213 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2,358 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 73.00 |
| Victoria | 12.19 |
| New South Wales | 3.90 |
| Tasmania | 2.18 |
| Queensland | 1.47 |
| South Australia | 1.02 |
| Western Australia ⭐ | 0.71 |
| Northern Territory | 0.15 |
Western Australia is a state or region within Australia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western Australia is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Western Australia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Australia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Western Australia using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Western Australia.
Knowing the distance from Western Australia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Australia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Western Australia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western Australia to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Western Australia table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Western Australia below the states table, or compare all Australia states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Australia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.