Darling Downs, 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 Darling Downs, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
| Locality | Darling Downs |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.19351 |
| Longitude | 115.99436 |
| Population | 1,174 |
| Density | 110.5 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 41 m |
| Postcode | 6122 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 30 km south-southeast |
Darling Downs is a locality in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,174. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 110.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 41 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km south-southeast of Perth. Darling Downs is located at 32.1935°S, 115.9944°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6122.
Darling Downs unfolds as a tapestry of ochre earth and resilient scrub, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of the Australian sun. It lies 11.9 km south of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 14.0 km south-south-east of Canning Vale. Here, the ground rises and falls in gentle, rolling swells, cloaked in the muted greens and browns of native vegetation, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of gum trees. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of eucalypt and dust that whispers of the vastness beyond. In the late afternoon, the light softens, bathing the land in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to pool in the hollows and catch the whisper of wind through the dry grasses.
The story of Darling Downs is intrinsically linked to the land's bounty, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. Historically, the region has been a vital contributor to the Shire's pastoral and farming heritage, with cattle grazing and crop cultivation forming the backbone of its economy for generations. While the days of large-scale wheat farming might have receded, the echoes of that era are still felt in the open spaces and the quiet diligence of those who continue to nurture the earth. The character of Darling Downs is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of seasons and the enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Darling Downs, 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 Darling Downs, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
Detailed location data for Darling Downs includes the postcode (6122), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale), 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 Darling Downs 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. |