Courtenay, 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 Courtenay, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Courtenay |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.18797 |
| Longitude | 115.27403 |
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 65.2 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 6288 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 255 km south-southwest |
Courtenay is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 51. The locality covers an area of 65.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 255 km south-southwest of Perth. Courtenay is located at 34.1880°S, 115.2740°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6288. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Courtenay lies cradled by rolling hills that slope gently towards the coast, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald pasture and the deep, bruised greens of native bushland. It lies 60.2 km south of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 17.8 km north-east of Augusta. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil after rain and the faintest whisper of salt carried inland on the sea breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, possesses a softened quality, diffusing through the leaves of karri and jarrah trees, casting dappled patterns that shift with the passing clouds. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, where clearings for farms give way to denser woodland, and the occasional rocky outcrop hints at the ancient geology beneath.
This region, part of the broader Margaret River district, has a history entwined with the land's bounty. Early settlers were drawn by the fertile soil, establishing dairy farms that still contribute to the local economy, their pastures a familiar sight stretching towards the horizon. Neighbouring vineyards, a more recent but significant addition, now dot the landscape, their neat rows a contrast to the wilder bush. The economy thrives on a delicate balance between agriculture, viticulture, and a growing tourism sector, drawn by the natural beauty and the burgeoning reputation for fine wine and artisanal produce. Courtenay itself serves as a quiet hub, a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the turning of the seasons, and the echoes of earlier times are subtly present in the weathered fences and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Courtenay, 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 Courtenay, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Courtenay includes the postcode (6288), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Courtenay 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. |