Cockburn Central, 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 Cockburn Central, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
| Locality | Cockburn Central |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Cockburn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.1196 |
| Longitude | 115.84602 |
| Population | 1,209 |
| Density | 434.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 6164 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 19 km south |
Cockburn Central is a locality in the City Of Cockburn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,209. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 434.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south of Perth. Cockburn Central is located at 32.1196°S, 115.8460°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6164.
Cockburn Central unfolds across a landscape that whispers of its coastal proximity, a subtle influence felt in the broad, open skies and the quality of light that softens the edges of the built environment. It lies 8.0 km west-south-west of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 12.4 km west-south-west of Thornlie. The terrain here is generally flat, a gentle expanse punctuated by the low-slung buildings of commerce and residence, with the distant hum of traffic a constant reminder of its connection to the wider world. Even amidst the urban development, there are pockets where the earth still feels close, where the hardy native vegetation clings to the sandy soil, offering a glimpse of what lay here before the houses and roads claimed their territory. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, almost imperceptible tang of salt, a reminder that the ocean is not so far away, lending a certain spaciousness to the everyday.
This locality, Cockburn Central, has evolved significantly from its early days, its character shaped by a history of agricultural endeavour and the subsequent expansion of Perth's southern corridor. Once part of a broader pastoral and farming region, the land has gradually transformed, with its economy now largely driven by retail, services, and its role as a vital transport hub. The presence of major arterial roads and the railway line signifies its importance as a nexus for movement, a place where people converge and depart, fuelling a dynamic, ever-changing local rhythm. Notable for its modern infrastructure, Cockburn Central serves as a gateway for many, a place where the needs of a growing population are met with a burgeoning array of amenities.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cockburn Central, 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 Cockburn Central, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
Detailed location data for Cockburn Central includes the postcode (6164), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Cockburn), 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 Cockburn Central 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. |