Sandstone
WA 6639 • Western Australia
About Sandstone
Sandstone is a small remote town in the Mid West region of Western Australia, located approximately 661 kilometres north of Perth in the Goldfields country. Established in 1906 during a gold rush, the town serves as the administrative centre of the vast Shire of Sandstone, which covers over 32,600 square kilometres of outback landscape. With a population of around 109 people, Sandstone is a quintessential Australian outback community surrounded by spinifex plains and ancient geological formations.
The town's economy has historically been driven by gold mining and pastoralism, and a number of heritage buildings from the gold rush era still stand in Hack Street, giving Sandstone a distinctive historic character. Visitors come for the red-earth scenery, wildflower displays in spring, and access to remote outback adventures. The local community is tight-knit and self-sufficient, with essential services including a hotel, roadhouse, and community facilities.
Sandstone falls under postcode 6639 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the North West Central (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Remote outback location. Nearest regional centre is Mount Magnet (~157 km west). No scheduled public transport.
Small town grid walkable locally, but car essential for any regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Griffith Street
Parks & Reserves
There is 1 park or reserve in Sandstone.