Amherst Community

The suburb of Amherst has an approximate area of 34 km².

It is surrounded by the suburbs of Adelaide Lead, Bung Bong, Caralulup, Daisy Hill, Lillicur and Talbot.

It is within the council of Central Goldfields Shire.

It is within the state electorate of Ripon.

It is within the federal electorate of Wannon.