Carramar, 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 Carramar, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
| Locality | Carramar |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.70109 |
| Longitude | 115.78312 |
| Population | 7,002 |
| Density | 961.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 6031 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 29 km north-northwest |
Carramar is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,002. The locality covers an area of 7.3 km², giving a population density of about 961.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km north-northwest of Perth. Carramar is located at 31.7011°S, 115.7831°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6031.
Carramar unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the persistent whisper of the Indian Ocean’s proximity, even from some distance inland. It lies 18.9 km west-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Duncraig. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the subtle promise of salt, a common perfume in this part of the coast, where the earth, a rich ochre, meets a sky that often burns with an intensity that softens only at dusk. Broad streets, lined with established trees, offer a sense of ordered calm, a quiet dignity that speaks of deliberate planning rather than wild growth. The character of Carramar is one of understated permanence, a place that feels settled, where the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, bathing the suburban streets in a warm, golden hue that makes even the most ordinary garden gate seem significant.
The history of Carramar is one of agricultural roots, a legacy still faintly discernible in the fertile soils that once sustained market gardens and orchards before the steady march of suburban development. This transformation, a common narrative along the Perth coast, has seen the local economy shift, with the demand for residential land and the growth of neighbouring commercial centres now defining its economic pulse. While large-scale farming has receded, the spirit of cultivation, perhaps, remains in the well-tended lawns and the vibrant colours of the bougainvillea that spill over fences. The area's distinctive character is further shaped by its connection to the broader City of Wanneroo, a region known for its diverse residential offerings and its access to the stunning natural attractions of the northern coastline, making Carramar a point of departure for those seeking both settled living and coastal adventure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carramar, 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 Carramar, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Carramar includes the postcode (6031), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), 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 Carramar 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. |