Cooloongup, 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 Cooloongup, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
| Locality | Cooloongup |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Rockingham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.29415 |
| Longitude | 115.77351 |
| Population | 6,670 |
| Density | 590.3 /km² |
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 6168 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 39 km south-southwest |
Cooloongup is a locality in the City Of Rockingham local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,670. The locality covers an area of 11.3 km², giving a population density of about 590.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km south-southwest of Perth. Cooloongup is located at 32.2942°S, 115.7735°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6168.
Cooloongup rests on the sandy plains, a suburban sprawl that breathes the salty air of the nearby Indian Ocean. It lies 6.9 km north-west of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.9 km east-south-east of Rockingham. Low scrub and hardy native grasses carpet the gentle undulations of the land, giving way to manicured lawns and the clean lines of modern homes. The air here carries a persistent whisper of the sea, a subtle tang that mingles with the scent of eucalypts and the distant hum of traffic. In the long afternoons, the sunlight slants across the rooftops, casting sharp shadows and bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that softens the edges of the built environment.
The story of Cooloongup is intrinsically linked to the broader development of the Rockingham region, a place that has seen its fortunes shift from early pastoral leases to the bustling coastal communities of today. While not a place of grand historical monuments, its quiet growth mirrors the expansion of Perth's southern corridor, a testament to the enduring appeal of its coastal proximity and the promise of affordable land. The local economy here is largely driven by the services sector and retail, catering to the needs of its growing population, a neighbourhood woven into the fabric of the wider City of Rockingham's economic life. The nearby waterways and the promise of ocean access offer a lifestyle that draws residents, fostering a sense of community centred around the simple pleasures of sun, sand, and a relaxed pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cooloongup, 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 Cooloongup, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooloongup includes the postcode (6168), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Rockingham), 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 Cooloongup 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. |