Australind, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Australind, in the Shire Of Harvey local government area.
| Locality | Australind |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Harvey |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.28297 |
| Longitude | 115.7265 |
| Population | 15,988 |
| Density | 690.0 /km² |
| Area | 23.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 6233 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 149 km south |
Australind is a locality in the Shire Of Harvey local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 15,988. The locality covers an area of 23.2 km², giving a population density of about 690.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 149 km south of Perth. Australind is located at 33.2830°S, 115.7265°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6233. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Australind breathes a gentle, coastal air, a place where the Ferguson River whispers its way towards the wider Peel-Harvey Estuary, its banks fringed by a mosaic of native bushland and manicured lawns. It lies 9.3 km east-north-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 2.9 km north of Eaton. The land here is low-lying, a fertile plain that catches the light in soft, pearly hues, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky with washes of rose and lavender. The character of Australind is one of quiet domesticity, a sprawling suburban embrace that stretches towards the water, where the subtle scent of salt mingles with the sweet perfume of flowering gums. Boats rest on trailers in driveways, their hulls gleaming, hinting at the easy access to the waterways that define this locality.
The story of Australind is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands surrounding it, once supporting dairy farming and grazing that shaped its early economy. The development of the Peel-Harvey Estuary as a significant natural asset has also played a crucial role, fostering a local economy that now leans towards tourism and recreational pursuits, drawing visitors who appreciate the abundant birdlife and the promise of a day spent on the water. Australind itself has grown from its agricultural roots into a vibrant residential centre, a place where families have put down roots, attracted by the laid-back lifestyle and the proximity to both the estuary’s charms and the broader amenities of the region. The legacy of its past is still visible in the occasional weathered fence post or the enduring quality of the soil, a quiet testament to the generations who have worked this land before it evolved into the welcoming place it is today.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Australind, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Australind, in the Shire Of Harvey local government area.
Detailed location data for Australind includes the postcode (6233), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Harvey), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Australind is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |