Casuarina, 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 Casuarina, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
| Locality | Casuarina |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Kwinana |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.2391 |
| Longitude | 115.868 |
| Population | 1,724 |
| Density | 173.3 /km² |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 6167 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 32 km south |
Casuarina is a locality in the City Of Kwinana local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,724. The locality covers an area of 9.9 km², giving a population density of about 173.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km south of Perth. Casuarina is located at 32.2391°S, 115.8680°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6167.
Casuarina exists as a stretch of coastal plain where the land meets the sea, a place defined by the persistent whisper of the Indian Ocean and the low, ancient scrub that clings to the sandy soils. It lies 10.6 km north-north-east of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 12.3 km west of Byford. The air here carries a saline tang, a constant reminder of the watery expanse that shapes its character, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, diffused warmth that softens the edges of the landscape. Low-lying dunes, often carpeted with tough, wiry grasses and the occasional hardy shrub, give way to flatter expanses where the urban edge begins to assert itself, a subtle negotiation between the wild and the built environment. The terrain is generally flat, with a gentle inclination towards the coast, and the occasional patch of denser vegetation offers a brief respite from the open, sun-drenched vistas.
Historically, this coastal strip has been a place of passage and resources, its proximity to the waters a constant draw for both Indigenous custodians and later European settlers. While Casuarina itself might not boast grand historical monuments, its story is interwoven with the industrial development of the Kwinana area, a region that transformed from pastoral lands to a powerhouse of heavy industry. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the surrounding resources, now sees a more varied character, with a blend of residential development and continuing industrial presence shaping its daily rhythm. The proximity to the extensive Kwinana industrial strip means that the hum of activity is never far away, a subtle undercurrent beneath the more immediate, coastal feel of Casuarina.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Casuarina, 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 Casuarina, in the City Of Kwinana local government area.
Detailed location data for Casuarina includes the postcode (6167), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Kwinana), 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 Casuarina 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. |