Gingin, 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 Gingin, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Gingin |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.3429 |
| Longitude | 115.91503 |
| Population | 806 |
| Density | 85.3 /km² |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Elevation | 96 m |
| Postcode | 6503 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 68 km north |
Gingin is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 806. The locality covers an area of 9.4 km², giving a population density of about 85.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 96 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km north of Perth. Gingin is located at 31.3429°S, 115.9150°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6503. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gingin rests on a gentle rise, where the coastal plain begins its subtle tilt inland. It lies 47.6 km north of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 27.5 km north-east of Yanchep. The air here carries the clean scent of earth, a dry, mineral tang that speaks of sun-baked paddocks and wide, open skies. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, the low-lying hills dotted with hardy, wind-sculpted trees, their leaves a pale silver against the often intense blue of the sky. The light, especially in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, a diffused glow that seems to absorb the harshness of the sun and lend a contemplative stillness to the scene. Fences, often of weathered timber or rusted wire, trace the boundaries of properties, a quiet acknowledgement of human endeavour against the vastness of the land.
The story of Gingin is deeply entwined with the rich, red soil that defines its character, a heritage born from agricultural ambition. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily through sheep grazing and cereal cropping, the rhythmic cycle of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life. Nearby, the Gingin Brook, a slender ribbon of freshwater, winds its way through the landscape, a vital artery that has sustained both the natural environment and the early settlers. The town itself retains a sense of unhurried purpose, its main street a collection of modest buildings that serve the needs of the surrounding farming district, a place where conversation flows easily between neighbours and the day unfolds with a quiet predictability.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gingin, 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 Gingin, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Gingin includes the postcode (6503), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), 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 Gingin 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. |