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| Locality | Ferndale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Canning |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.03084 |
| Longitude | 115.9264 |
| Population | 4,195 |
| Density | 1282.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6148 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 11 km southeast |
Ferndale is a locality in the City Of Canning local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,195. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1282.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km southeast of Perth. Ferndale is located at 32.0308°S, 115.9264°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6148.
Ferndale rests on land that slopes gently towards the south-west, a place where the ochre earth, rich and fertile, underpins a landscape defined by broad, open spaces and the occasional cluster of sturdy gum trees. It lies 4.5 km north-west of Thornlie, WA (from Thornlie, WA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-east of Perth. The air here often carries a soft, dry warmth, a characteristic of the Mediterranean climate that bathes this corner of Western Australia, and at dusk, the sky can ignite with hues of apricot and rose, casting long, languid shadows across the paddocks. The character of Ferndale is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unpretentious rhythm, its residential streets lined with homes that speak of comfort and practicality, many shaded by the broad canopies of established deciduous trees that bring a splash of vibrant colour in the autumn months.
Historically, Ferndale’s story is deeply entwined with the agricultural expansion that characterised the region, its early development spurred by the promise of fertile soil ideal for cropping and grazing. The local economy, while diversifying, still retains strong roots in primary industries, with properties surrounding the core of Ferndale dedicated to livestock and the cultivation of grains, their golden fields stretching to the horizon in a testament to the enduring connection between people and the land. Beyond the fields, the area benefits from its proximity to larger centres, allowing its residents access to a wider range of services and employment opportunities, yet Ferndale itself maintains a distinct identity, a place where community bonds are strong and the echoes of its pioneering past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ferndale, Western Australia. 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 Ferndale, in the City Of Canning local government area.
Detailed location data for Ferndale includes the postcode (6148), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Canning), 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 Ferndale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |