 The species was reclassified as "Racosperma exocarpoides" in 2003 by Leslie Pedley then transferred back into the genus "Acacia" in 2006.It is endemic to an area in the Goldfields-Esperance, Wheatbelt and Mid West regions of Western Australia.It has a scattered distribution the south-western arid zone, and is found near Meekatharra and between Mullewa to Mount Magnet through to Rason Lake in the Great Victoria Desert.