Garden Island, 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 Garden Island, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
| Locality | Garden Island |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Rockingham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.20087 |
| Longitude | 115.67549 |
| Population | 1,588 |
| Density | 119.0 /km² |
| Area | 13.3 km² |
| Elevation | 0 m |
| Postcode | 6168 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 33 km south-southwest |
Garden Island is a locality in the City Of Rockingham local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,588. The locality covers an area of 13.3 km², giving a population density of about 119.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 0 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km south-southwest of Perth. Garden Island is located at 32.2009°S, 115.6755°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6168. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Garden Island, a slender finger of land reaching into the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, offers a stark contrast to the bustling mainland it neighbours. It lies 20.7 km north-west of Baldivis, WA (from Baldivis, WA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 10.5 km north-north-west of Rockingham. Its terrain is a study in low-lying scrub and hardy coastal vegetation, where the wind, ever-present, sculpts the sandy soil into subtle dunes. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the faint, dry perfume of native flora, a scent that clings to everything like a second skin. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, bleaches the landscape to a pale gold, highlighting the resilience of the plants that cling to its edges, their leaves often silvered by the persistent sea spray.
Historically, Garden Island has served as a strategic outpost, its shores bearing witness to centuries of maritime activity and defence. Its proximity to the mainland, across a narrow channel, has made it a logical point for observation and, at times, a haven for naval operations. This connection to defence and maritime heritage is woven into the very fabric of Garden Island, influencing its quiet character. While not a hub of bustling commerce in the traditional sense, its economy is intrinsically linked to the broader activities of the region, particularly those that rely on the sea. The island's natural beauty and its role as a protected area also contribute to its distinctiveness, offering a sanctuary where the wildness of the coast can still be felt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Garden Island, 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 Garden Island, in the City Of Rockingham local government area.
Detailed location data for Garden Island includes the postcode (6168), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Rockingham), 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 Garden Island 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. |