Fairbridge, 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 Fairbridge, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Fairbridge |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.58717 |
| Longitude | 115.948 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 52.5 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 6208 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 71 km south |
Fairbridge is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 52.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 71 km south of Perth. Fairbridge is located at 32.5872°S, 115.9480°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6208. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Fairbridge rests on land that slopes gently towards the Murray River, a place where the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus and the distant murmur of children's laughter. It lies 21.7 km east-south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.6 km east-north-east of Pinjarra. Here, the earth is a rich, ochre red, a stark contrast to the vibrant greens of the surrounding bushland and the cultivated paddocks that stretch towards the horizon. The light at dusk is a particularly arresting spectacle, painting the western sky in hues of rose and molten gold, casting long, theatrical shadows across the weathered timber buildings and the sprawling grounds of its most defining institution. Even the wind, as it rustles through the tall gum trees, seems to whisper tales of a bygone era, a constant companion to the quiet unfolding of daily life.
This locality carries the weight of a unique history, most notably as the site of the Fairbridge Farm School, an institution that once shaped the lives of thousands of British child migrants. Established in the early 20th century, its purpose was to provide a new life and vocational training on Australian soil, a legacy that has left an indelible mark on the character of Fairbridge. The economy here, though less reliant on large-scale agriculture than in neighbouring areas, still draws strength from the fertile river flats, with market gardens and small-scale farming contributing to the local flavour. The original school buildings, some now repurposed, stand as silent witnesses to this significant chapter, offering a tangible connection to the waves of young people who once arrived seeking a fresh start in this sun-drenched corner of Western Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairbridge, 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 Fairbridge, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Fairbridge includes the postcode (6208), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Fairbridge 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. |