William Bay
WA 6333 • Western Australia
About William Bay
William Bay is a small rural locality in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, situated approximately 15 kilometres west of the town of Denmark along the South Coast Highway. Covering nearly 49 square kilometres on the shores of the Southern Ocean, the area is home to just 164 residents, giving it an intimate, escape-from-it-all character. The locality is defined by the spectacular William Bay National Park, which encompasses the entire coastline and is famed for its turquoise waters, pristine white beaches, and dramatic granite rock formations.
Life in William Bay revolves around the outdoors — kayaking among the boulders at Greens Pool, hiking through coastal heath, and whale watching from the clifftops are everyday pleasures for locals. The area attracts nature lovers, retirees seeking quiet coastal living, and holidaymakers passing through on the Great Southern touring route. With Denmark nearby for schools, shopping and services, William Bay offers a rare combination of unspoiled coastal wilderness and reasonable access to a regional town. It sits within the Shire of Denmark and the federal electorate of O'Connor.
William Bay falls under postcode 6333 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa coach — Denmark / Albany 15 min to Denmark, 55 min to Albany
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Closest regional town is Denmark (15 km). Albany is the nearest city (55 km).
Extremely rural with no footpaths or local shops; a car is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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South Coast Highway
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Mitchell Street
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Scotsdale Road (Rmb 999)
