Carine, 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 Carine, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
| Locality | Carine |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Stirling |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.85254 |
| Longitude | 115.78277 |
| Population | 6,341 |
| Density | 1354.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 6020 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 13 km northwest |
Carine is a locality in the City Of Stirling local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,341. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 1354.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northwest of Perth. Carine is located at 31.8525°S, 115.7828°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6020.
Carine unfolds as a verdant expanse, where the ochre earth, a familiar Western Australian hue, yields to manicured lawns and the dappled shade of suburban trees. It lies 9.3 km west-north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-north-west of Perth. The air here carries a subtle, dry warmth, a testament to its inland positioning, yet a gentle breeze often whispers from the coast, a faint salinity hinting at the proximity of the Indian Ocean. Streets are lined with a mature canopy, a blend of native and introduced species, creating a leafy embrace that softens the geometric lines of housing estates. The terrain is largely flat, interspersed with gentle undulations that guide rainwater towards unassuming drainage channels, a subtle manipulation of the natural contours for suburban living. The character of Carine is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the hum of lawnmowers and the distant laughter of children.
The history of Carine is intrinsically linked to the post-war expansion of Perth, a deliberate planning effort to accommodate a growing population. Once part of a broader pastoral landscape, its transformation into a residential suburb has been relatively swift, erasing many of the older landholdings. The local economy is now overwhelmingly residential, driven by services catering to families and a commuter workforce. While not a hub of heavy industry, its proximity to major employment centres in the northern suburbs means Carine functions as a comfortable dormitory community. A notable feature is the extensive network of parks and reserves, including the Carine Regional Open Space, which provides a vital green lung for the area, preserving pockets of native bushland and offering a place for recreation that echoes the wilder spirit of the land before development.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carine, 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 Carine, in the City Of Stirling local government area.
Detailed location data for Carine includes the postcode (6020), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Stirling), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Carine 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. |