Useless Loop is a small, remote coastal community located in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia, postcode 6537. Known for its isolated and pristine environment, it is situated on the Peron Peninsula, surrounded by the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. The area is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including white sand dunes, clear turquoise waters, and unique wildlife. Useless Loop is primarily a company town, historically associated with the solar salt industry operated by Shark Bay Salt. Access to the area is restricted, with no public roads leading to the settlement, making it one of Australia's more secluded locations. Its name originates from a misunderstood mapping error by French explorers in the early 19th century.
| Postcode: | 6537 |
| State: | WA |
| Coordinates (lat/long): | -26.904889, 114.627287 |
| Federal Electorate: | Durack |