Carbunup River, 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 Carbunup River, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
| Locality | Carbunup River |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Busselton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.70598 |
| Longitude | 115.17399 |
| Area | 28.0 km² |
| Postcode | 6280 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 206 km south-southwest |
Carbunup River is a locality in the City Of Busselton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 28.0 km². It lies approximately 206 km south-southwest of Perth. Carbunup River is located at 33.7060°S, 115.1740°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6280. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Carbunup River winds its way through a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, a ribbon of life cutting through the south-west of Western Australia. It lies 17.5 km west-south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 249°T), and is situated 14.7 km west-south-west of West Busselton. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a distinct freshness, a blend of damp earth and distant sea salt, a promise of the coastal breeze that often brushes the neighbouring countryside. Here, the land is a patchwork of rich, red soils, supporting verdant pastures and orchards, interspersed with stands of native marri and jarrah trees that stand sentinel against the wide, pale blue sky. The river itself, often a placid flow, reflects the surrounding greenery and the ever-changing moods of the Australian light, from the sharp clarity of midday to the softened hues of dusk.
The history of Carbunup River is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a story of pioneering spirit and enduring connection to the land. For generations, its rich soils have yielded crops and supported grazing livestock, forming the backbone of a local economy that has always valued hard work and self-sufficiency. This enduring agricultural heritage is evident in the scattered farmhouses and the well-tended fields that stretch towards the horizon, a quiet testament to the generations who have called this place home. While farming remains central, the proximity to the coast also draws visitors, drawn by the natural beauty and the promise of a relaxed pace of life, adding a layer of tourism to the established character of Carbunup River.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carbunup River, 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 Carbunup River, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
Detailed location data for Carbunup River includes the postcode (6280), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Busselton), 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 Carbunup River 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. |