Glen Iris, 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 Glen Iris, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
| Locality | Glen Iris |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Bunbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.34153 |
| Longitude | 115.68291 |
| Population | 2,911 |
| Density | 600.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 6230 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 156 km south |
Glen Iris is a locality in the City Of Bunbury local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,911. The locality covers an area of 4.8 km², giving a population density of about 600.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 156 km south of Perth. Glen Iris is located at 33.3415°S, 115.6829°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6230. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Glen Iris unfolds as a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where the rich ochre of the earth meets the soft, muted greens of pasture and the occasional darker, more robust hue of scattered woodlands. It lies 5.0 km east-south-east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 120°T), and is situated 7.7 km south-south-west of Australind. The land here breathes with a quiet resilience, a subtle undulation that hints at the underlying geology rather than dramatic peaks. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows that stretch and soften the contours of the landscape, lending an almost painterly quality to the scene. The air carries a faint, dry scent, a blend of eucalypt and sun-baked soil, a signature of the South West’s drier seasons. Even the distant hum of traffic, a reminder of neighbouring Bunbury, seems to soften as it reaches Glen Iris, absorbed by the open spaces.
Historically, Glen Iris shares in the broader agricultural narrative of the region, its character shaped by the pioneering spirit that sought to cultivate this fertile, yet sometimes challenging, land. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood, the steady rhythm of planting and harvesting, of livestock moving across paddocks, dictating the pace of life. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, thrives on this agricultural foundation, supported by the services and infrastructure that cater to a rural community. You might notice the occasional weathered fence post, a silent sentinel to seasons past, or the sturdy, practical architecture of farm buildings, each a small testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they tend. Glen Iris, in its quiet way, is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather woven into the present through the continued stewardship of its landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Iris, 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 Glen Iris, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Iris includes the postcode (6230), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Bunbury), 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 Glen Iris 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. |