Furnissdale, 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 Furnissdale, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
| Locality | Furnissdale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.55917 |
| Longitude | 115.77142 |
| Population | 994 |
| Density | 143.6 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 6209 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 68 km south |
Furnissdale is a locality in the Shire Of Murray local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 994. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 143.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km south of Perth. Furnissdale is located at 32.5592°S, 115.7714°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6209.
Furnissdale rests where the land gently slopes towards the Murray River, its character shaped by the subtle interplay of water and earth. It lies 5.6 km south-east of Mandurah, WA (from Mandurah, WA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 6.8 km east-south-east of Halls Head. The air here carries a particular softness, a muted warmth that seems to linger even as the sun begins its descent, casting long, lazy shadows across the fertile plains. Here, the landscape isn't dramatic, but rather composed of a quiet, enduring beauty: fields of green and gold stretch towards a horizon softened by the haze of distance, interspersed with pockets of native bushland where the scent of eucalyptus hangs heavy. The Murray River itself, a serpentine ribbon of life, threads through the terrain, its presence a constant murmur in the background, influencing the very texture of the soil and the way the light falls.
The history of Furnissdale is closely tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, a story of hard work and a deep connection to the land that has sustained it for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and access to the lifeblood of the Murray River, established farms that continue to form the backbone of the local economy. While farming remains a significant pursuit, the proximity to the wider Peel region has also seen a diversification, with a growing appreciation for the natural environment fostering a quiet tourism industry. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the peaceful pace of life, the genuine warmth of the people, and the simple elegance of the riverfront, a place where the past and present seem to flow together as smoothly as the water itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Furnissdale, 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 Furnissdale, in the Shire Of Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Furnissdale includes the postcode (6209), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Murray), 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 Furnissdale 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. |